Video | Working with Young Men & Boys in India

Gender Empowerment | Laayak | Mar 2, 2022

In order to further engage with people on the topic of building a gender-equitable society, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNP) has released this new video. The video showcases why it is important to include boys and men in gender work and features interviews with various individuals from around the world who are working towards this goal.

This project is part of RNP’s larger mission to promote awareness and create change around the issues that affect boys and young men.

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