Tell the Government What Men Need!

A lot of people who are active in men’s projects find themselves working on the margins, often in isolation, mostly with few resources, and always without a supportive policy context for their efforts.  Although some men’s issues and needs are reflected in the Gender Equality Strategy and Action Plans, many more remain hidden, unrecognised or unaddressed.  The Men’s Policy Forum, within NICVA, was established in March 2008 to provide a meeting space for workers in this field, and an outlet for raising some of these concerns.

You don’t need to be a policy expert to attend this group.  The Forum is open to anyone (male or female) who has an interest in men’s issues and needs.  The next meeting of the Men's Policy Forum will take place on Wednesday 24th November 2010 in NICVA (61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast  BT15 2GB) from 10.30am - 1.00pm.

The main task of this meeting will be to generate male-focused recommendations for the next NICVA Policy Manifesto.  This document sets out the priorities (as we see them) for policy-makers, and is particularly relevant at the minute - as there will be an Assembly election next year.  See www.nicva.org/content/policy-manifesto for more information.  Even if you can’t attend the Policy Forum meeting, please send your “Top Five Priorities for Action”.

For more information and/or to confirm your attendance, please contact Cathy Breslin from NICVA at Tel: 02890 877777  or  Email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.