1. Beryl Goldberg Involving Men in Sexual and Reproductive Health: Conclusion

2. Male Socialization Gender socialization begins at birthGender socialization begins at birth Gender roles are not static – we can influence change!Gender roles are not static – we can influence change! Changes in masculine identity may be easier with early interventionsChanges in masculine identity may be easier with early interventions

3. Dimensions of Male Involvement Partners and fathersPartners and fathers GatekeepersGatekeepers ClientsClients Providers and policymakersProviders and policymakers Promoters of changePromoters of change Sources of problems and solutionsSources of problems and solutions Beryl Goldberg

4. The Men and Reproductive Health Subcommittee Disseminates materialsDisseminates materials Facilitates discussionsFacilitates discussions Provides technical assistanceProvides technical assistance

5. Interagency Gender Working Group The IGWG promotes gender equity within Population, Health and Nutrition (PHN) programs, in order to improve reproductive health outcomes and foster sustainable development. 60-80 active members Listserv with 200+ participants Listserv with 200+ participants Task Forces and Subcommittee Task Forces and Subcommittee Training opportunities Training opportunities

6. Objectives Accomplished? To encourage new thinking about male involvement in sexual and reproductive healthTo encourage new thinking about male involvement in sexual and reproductive health To stimulate a dialogue on how best to integrate men into sexual and reproductive health programs for the benefit of men, women and childrenTo stimulate a dialogue on how best to integrate men into sexual and reproductive health programs for the benefit of men, women and children