Breaking the Silence: A Man's Reflection on International Women's Day

International Women's Day is on March 8th, I find myself reflecting on what it truly means to be an ally in the ongoing struggle for women's safety and equality. Too often, we as men respond to discussions about gender-based violence with defensiveness or detachment, failing to recognize how these issues affect the women in our lives every day.

Recent conversations with my daughters and partner have opened my eyes to realities I had previously overlooked—realities that have transformed my understanding of what women navigate daily. What follows is not just an acknowledgment of these challenges, but a commitment to action and accountability.

This International Women's Day, I invite fellow men to join me in moving beyond passive support to become active participants in creating a world where all women feel safe, respected, and heard.