Why men must stand with women to fight for gender equality

It is crucial for men to speak up for women and speak out about discriminatory practices and toxic masculinity. Photo: 123rf.com

Gender equality isn’t “just a women’s issue"; it affects everyone regardless of what their gender is. And this, says Society for Equality, Respect and Trust for All Sabah (Serata) vice president Robert Hii, is why it is so important that men stand in solidarity with women in advocating for gender equality.

Globally, the HeForShe movement is an example of a movement for men and people of all genders to stand with women.