The Human Services Ministry, through the Region 10 Domestic Violence Committee and in partnership with UNIFEM and the Upper Demerara Football Association has launched a project in Linden titled: ‘Man up! Be a Champion for Change’.
According to a press release the project is for under-20 footballers, coaches and assistant coaches from 11 clubs in the region. Firstly, a three-day training is being held for facilitators, coaches and assistant coaches to work with men and boys on issues such as gender, violence and conflict resolution. The session started yesterday and will close tomorrow.
It will be followed by an under-20 football tournament incorporating the theme ‘Ending gender-based violence in our communities.’ Players would then be engaged in gender transformative workshops over the course of five weeks. The workshops will cover topics: gender roles, gender-based violence, anger management, gender equity and fatherhood.
