Uwanaume Wa Kweli Ni Maamuzi

About this episode

This episode features a community conversation on Gender-Based Violence and the role of men in prevention, recorded live in Zanzibar.

In this special live edition of Men Men Men – The Podcast , hosted by Michael Baruti and Nadia Ahmed , a powerful community conversation unfolds from Mnazi Mmoja Grounds in Zanzibar, bringing together hundreds of voices across generations. The topic is urgent and necessary: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and more importantly, the role men must play in preventing it. Through honest dialogue, expert insight, and live audience participation, this episode explores: Why violence doesn’t begin with a punch but with beliefs, control, and silence How unaddressed trauma and emotional repression in men can escalate into harm The role culture and community systems play in sustaining or challenging abuse Practical, everyday actions men can take to become accountable and proactive allies This is not a conversation about blaming men, It is a conversation about responsibility, courage, and transformation. If men are responsible for much of the harm, then men must also be central to the solution. Recorded live in front of a diverse audience in Zanzibar, this episode reflects the urgency of creating safer communities through dialogue, accountability, and action. This episode was made possible with…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Baruti, Nadia Ahmed

Topics covered

• Gender-Based Violence
• Men's Role in Prevention
• Community Dialogue
• Cultural Impact on Abuse
• Emotional Repression in Men
• Accountability and Action

Keywords

• Gender-Based Violence
• Men's Responsibility
• Community Safety
• Healthy Masculinity
• Emotional Trauma
• Cultural Norms
• Accountability

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Zanzibar

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