In many communities, silence has long surrounded the issue of gender-based violence (GBV). But for one Role Model Man, that silence was broken when he participated in a Women’s Rights Day (WRD) event.
Standing before his peers, he spoke publicly about the importance of preventing GBV—a step he had once thought impossible. The experience gave him a new sense of confidence, not only in his own voice but also in the power of collective advocacy.
“After the event, community members began approaching me,” he recalled. “They wanted to
know where survivors could find help. That’s when I realized my words had made a
difference.”
This ripple effect is at the heart of why Role Model Men are so vital. By stepping forward, they challenge harmful norms, spark conversations, and open doors for others to seek support. Each courageous act of advocacy creates space for healing and change, reminding us that prevention begins when communities unite and speak out.
