From the UN, news of another respectable initiative with a rubbish name…
Network of Men Leaders
The engagement of men and boys is integral to achieving an end to violence against women and girls.
In this vein, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the formation of a Network of Men Leaders who will work to inspire men everywhere through their commitment to eliminating violence against women and girls.
The Network will be launched by the Secretary-General on 24 November 2009 at the official UN observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Men Leaders? I mean, how hard would it have been for UN officials to sit down and come up with a group title that didn’t sound like a camp biker gang? Why not just “Testosterone for Peace”? This is a serious, sensible initiative, and includes Desmond Tutu, the Spanish PM, etc. So one might just spend 5 minutes on branding?
