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CariMAN’s 2020 workplan
CariMAN’s 2020 workplan consists of 6 core components: Network Building & Strengthening through the formalization of Governance Structures, both at the regional and country levels;

CariMAN supported International Women’s Day Rally in Trinidad and Tobago
In celebration of International Women’s Day, CariMAN partnered with a coalition of organizations focussed on the advancement of gender equality and equity through activism, advocacy,

CariMAN participated in OECD Expert Group Meeting on Masculinities
The OECD Development Centre convened the First Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on Masculinities in Paris on 7 February 2020. The EGM aimed at exploring how

CariMAN hosted its 5th Regional Forum in Grenada
Members from across the region joined with the Chairman, Tyrone Buckmire, Regional Secretariat Administrator, Kevin Liverpool, the Global Network Manager of MenEngage Global Alliance, Laxman

CariMAN attended MenEngage Global Alliance Board and Strategy Meeting
Ahead of its 3rd Global Symposium, MenEngage Global Alliance hosted a Board and Strategy Meeting from 17–21 February 2019, in Rwanda. The meeting was attended
MEN’S PLEDGE
Thank you for Signing
All women and girls deserve to live a life free from violence and fear. However, harmful attitudes, values and beliefs about what it means to be a man contribute to the violence that women and girls experience on a daily basis. To help change this reality, I must take stock of my personal life, my behaviour in private and public, and how I interact with others. I accept that I have a responsibility to end violence against women, children and vulnerable persons.
Therefore, I pledge to:
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Have peaceful relationships. I will never commit any form of violence, sexual assault, or abuse against women and children. I will resolve conflicts without violence and ask for help when it is difficult to do so.
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Value what women say. I will recognize women’s contributions, listen to their experiences and not interrupt their speech.
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Treat women with respect. I will not catcall women or girls on the street nor behave in any way that is offensive, humiliating or intimidating.
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Respect consent. I will respect women’s boundaries, never make assumptions and know that consent must always be clear and freely given and can be withdrawn at any time.
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Share the care. I will play a greater role in household chores and childcare.
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Hold other men accountable. I will interrupt men who are using hurtful behaviour or speech and not tolerate inappropriate jokes about women.
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Spread the word. I will encourage other men to sign this pledge and to practice the values it promotes.
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Ask for help. If for any reason, I am unable to fulfil this pledge, I will reach out to others for support.
**your signature**