S7 Ep 4: South Asian Men in the Gender Justice Movement

About this episode

This episode discusses the role of South Asian men in the gender justice movement and the importance of their involvement in addressing violence against women.

South Asian Men in the Gender Justice Movement: Did you know that in 2023, over 51,000 women and girls worldwide were killed by their intimate partners or family members? (UN Women) Violence against women is often seen as a “women’s issue”, but it’s not! Since most acts of gender-based violence are committed by men, men must also be part of the solution. In this episode of the Maitri Podcast , we sit down with two inspiring community leaders — Dr. Dasharath Yata , Executive Co-Director of SEWA-AIFW (Asian Indian Family Wellness), and Shakeel Syed , Executive Director of the South Asian Network (SAN). Together, they explore how men can engage in the movement for gender justice and help build safer, more compassionate communities. This conversation is a reminder that ending gender-based violence requires all of us — and that change begins in the everyday moments: in our homes, friendships, and communities. Please share this interesting conversation with all men in your networks. Our Guest speakers: Dr. Dasharath Yata , Executive Co-Director of SEWA-AIFW (Asian Indian Family Wellness) is a passionate advocate for the South Asian community in Minnesota, leading programs that promote…

People in this episode

Host: Maitri

Guests: Shakeel Syed, Dr Dasharath Yata

Topics covered

• gender justice
• violence against women
• South Asian community
• men's role in gender justice

Keywords

• community leaders
• gender-based violence
• social justice
• Total Family Wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Minnesota, Twin Cities, the San Francisco Bay Area, South Asia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan

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