Derek Dujardin, creator of The MENding Monologues, is joining V-Day next week!
Possibly the most inspiring thing I've seen develop in V-Day is the inclusion of men in the fight against sexual violence. It seems as though the language of "violence against women" has gained more nuance in the term "gender violence." Discussing gender violence, whether it be against men, women, trans, or any other gender, invites more voices to join the conversation. It also reminds us that sexual violence does not exclusively target women.
One of the most outspoken advocates against gender violence is Derek Dujardin, creator of The MENding Monologues. Like The Vagina Monologues, MENding uses theatre as a medium to speak out. Derek encourages men to find their voice, join the conversation, and examine the true cost of violence in their lives and begin the healing process.
Derek's visit on March 15th will include two events:
A MEN'S ONLY workshop and discussion will inspire and enable guys to examine how gender violence affects the women in their lives and what they can about it.HWAC Special Events Room, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
More info at the Facebook event page.
An exclusive performance of "The Masculine Advocate: Empowering Men to Win the War on Gender Violence" for MEN and WOMEN that draws from MENding eight practices to empower men to take an active role in stopping gender violence in our community.
HWAC Special Events Room, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
More info at the Facebook event page.
More about Derek Dujardin and The MENding Monologues can be found at http://www.themending.org/
You can also check out the international V-Men movement at www.vday.org/meet-vday/v-men
New to the Westminster campus? Visit the Campus Map to find your way to the Dolores Dore Eccles Health, Wellness and Athletic Center (Number 12).
~ Peace and Happiness ~
Stacy
Vagina Warrior Extraordinaire
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