How Men Can Become Gender Equity Advocates | Jeremy Solomons | Purse Power

Jeremy Solomons is a Kigali-based, independent consultant, coach, facilitator, trainer, and writer with a Global South perspective. He helps current and future leaders to connect and communicate effectively across all cultures with professional training. In this episode, he explains how he became a gender equity ally and the progress of Rwanda in the human rights and gender equity sectors.

Listen in to learn the importance of men partnering with women to advocate for gender equity in order to make significant progress. You will also learn the power of getting people to engage in safe and authentic conversations on gender issues.

Key Takeaways:

How to use your privilege/power as a man to advocate for gender equity and balance The courage men will need to get involved and address issues affecting women in the workplace The power of getting people to engage in safe and authentic conversations on gender issues Find the champions interested in sponsoring or advocating for women’s issues Make an effort to engage with men who might not be open to a different way of doing things