The Ministry of Human Services Men’s Affairs Bureau (MAB) is expected to conclude its gender -based seminars in Region four, later this month.According to MAB Administrator, Diego Alphonso, an increasing number of men, especially those involved in the areas of law enforcement have been participating in the interactive sessions which are held twice weekly at the Ocean View? Convention centre.The MAB Administrator said that seminars also targeted members of the faith based communities and facilitators of the project included pastors and other religious leaders whose main discussions encompassed highlighting the importance of fathers in the home and encouraging young men to become positive role models.The meetings are a collaboration with Ministry of Human Services’ MAB and Ministry of Health’s Gender Based Violence Units and included men from the Salvation Army Men’s Social Sector Programme and the Guyana Police Force; Community Policing Groups and main religious organisations.The seminars are held to sensitize the public, particularly males,Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys, on the effects which violence can have on their lives and the society at large.According to the MAB administrator,China NFL Jerseys, “the interactions are symbolic to the fact that the role of the men is indispensable both to the country and family unit as a whole.He said that the workshops challenged men not to accept the negative labels society may place on them even if it’s because of mistakes or bad choices or behavior.“We do encourage men to take responsibility for their actions… Let us make amends by showing that we are capable of loving,Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic, respecting and caring for our women and children. Let us be part of a movement that brings about a change in our society that whenever there is a conversation about men in Guyana the subject of violence against women must no longer be the talking point. Let us be a part of the solution and not a part of the problem,Authentic Jerseys China, “Alphonso explained.Alphonso said that participants in the project can utilize the knowledge and information acquired during the interactive sessions in their professional and personal encounters.The MAB Administrator said similar sessions have been held in Regions Three,Wholesale Jerseys, Six and Ten.? Alphonso stated further that the workshops which seek to underline the importance of men in the fight against gender-based violence have been scheduled for all the other regions as well.He said that the interactive sessions have received a positive response from men.Alphonso also revealed that the MAB has been targeting men from various organizations.“Men have an opportunity to make suggestions and have an input during the sessions… As a result, some men have even expressed a need for joint discussions with the women so that they too can be a part of finding solutions to the problem.”The sessions are scheduled to take place in Regions Three,Wholesale China Jerseys, Six and Ten as efforts continue to find solutions to curb gender-based violence.