This campaign is part of National New Men’s Alliance (Aliansi Laki-Laki Baru) (ALB) which was formed on September 2009. This Alliance was formed after The New Men’s Movement spread to different regions like Yogyakarta, Jakarta, Bengkulu and Aceh. The movement is the result of joint work of various gender-concerned movements that have existed in those regions.
History of this movement is that NTT's patriarchal culture places boys in a superior position so they are often met with special treatment. Their community believes that it is normal for men to fight, get drunk, and change partners. At home, on the same hand, they are served by their mothers and sisters, while their fathers work to provide for their families. As a result, many boys grow old without a sense of responsibility, and, sometimes, are vulnerable to violence.
The New Men's Movement aims to change the social paradigm in the community and transform young people, especially men, to be more sensitive to gender issues and be more productive in their communities.
CIS Timor also added an element in this campaign program that staff who get a new household or get married must declare a commitment during the wedding reception witnessed by many people.
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