Police revive Women’s Network and Men for Change
Men for Change was launched in 2004 and deals with the critical role of eradicating gender-based violence and the challenges faced by men in policing.
SECUNDA – Police members from the Secunda Cluster relaunched the Women’s Network and Men for Change on Tuesday, 14 February at Umuzi Lodge.
The Women’s Network was first established in 2003 to champion the rights of the most vulnerable groups in society and to ensure female emancipation is realised.
Men for Change was launched in 2004 and deals with the critical role of eradicating gender-based violence and the challenges faced by men in policing.
Past Amos Mnisi said it is time to reignite and establish strong internal and external networks that benefit everybody.
“The Women’s Network has played an important role in aligning itself with programmes for the elimination of violence against women and children.
“The network ensures the sexual harassment policy is properly implemented and victims’ dignity is protected.
“Men for Change, on the other hand, is looking beyond the masculinity of men.
“It looks at behavioural change and establishes a culture of open men.”
The objectives of Men for Change is to, among others, provide support structures for male employees of the police service, to facilitate career development of men through training programmes, as well as to serve as a motivational structure that increases awareness and contributes to changing attitudes and stereotypes on gender issues.
Committee members of both networks were nominated.Const Cynthia Mtsweni remains the chairman of the Women’s Network and Const Thomas Mogadime of the Men for Change.
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