As per the records violence against women increased 7.3 per cent from 2018 to 2019, to be specific, a total of 4,05,861 cases of crime against women were registered during 2019, showing an increase of 7.3% over 2018 (3,78,236 cases).It is understood that the inequalities and violence’s against women are because of the patriarchal mindset of men and sometimes women.To attain Gender Equality the root cause (patriarchy) has to addressed through unique, strategic approaches to educate and enlighten the psycho-sexual-social aspects to the young minds. In this connection Trust for Youth and Child Leadership (TYCL) had initiated a process to spread the positive masculine ideologies to bring a positive behavioral shifts and perspective building among young men through a participative workshop model.

“Gender and Positive Masculinity” workshop is an opportunity for men to reflect and reshape their positive masculine qualities and bring in new insights on sex, gender and gender based beliefs & Practices.