Men Today, Men Tomorrow

(previously made available in two parts)

In India, as in many parts of the world, a woman's increased vulnerability to HIV infection is largely a result of unequal gender roles. Male dominance in relationships, combined with peer pressure and traditional views of masculinity, often interferes with safe sexual practices. Thus, men are a critical part of preventing HIV transmission and protecting themselves, their wives and partners, and their families.

To address this need, EngenderHealth India partnered with local organizations launched the Men As Partners® in Positive Prevention program. This MAP program supports men through community-based and peer-driven efforts, effecting real change in participant's attitudes toward women. As a gender-related HIV awareness and support program, it is the first of its kind in Asia. Indian entertainment star Jaaved Jaffri hosts this short film, which uses interviews with HIV-positive men and their families to illustrate how MAP encourages and supports the important role that men can play in preventing HIV transmission.

EngenderHealth is an international nonprofit organization working in 40 countries on HIV and AIDS, gender equality, family planning, maternal health, and many other issues related to sexual and reproductive health. EngenderHealth's unique Men As Partners® (MAP) program works around the world encouraging men to promote gender equality and health in their families and communities. In partnership with local organizations, EngenderHealth India adapted the MAP program for work with HIV-related issues among Indian men.

This film was produced through funding by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The opinions expressed herein are of the participants only and not necessarily those of DFID or EngenderHealth. Partner organizations include the Gujarat State Network of People Living with HIV and AIDS (GSNP+), the Uttar Pradesh Network of Positive People (UPNP+), the Gujarat State AIDS Control Society (GSACS), and the Uttar Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (UPSACS).


©2007 EngenderHealth. "Men As Partners" is a registered trademark of EngenderHealth.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• EngenderHealth
• India
• MenAsPartners
• MAP
• HIV
• AIDS
• HIV-positive
• gender
• sexuality
• masculinity
• prevention
• nonprofit