In the Pacific Islands, cultural norms are often viewed as a driver of gender inequality but culture is also the heart of the solution.
In a recent article in the interpreter, Dr Mercy Masta and Dr Elisabeth Jackson explore how culture can be used to shift the dial on gender equality in the Pacific by drawing attention to the ways that different Pacific cultures and traditions support gender equality and women's leadership.
Dr. Mercy Masta subsequently spoke with The Readout team from the Development Intelligence Lab about truly engaging men in the fight for gender equality in the Pacific. You can listen to the Readout podcast here.
The article and the podcast draw on their research on approaches to engaging men in support of women's leadership in the Pacific which was commissioned by Women Leading and Influencing, a DFAT-funded program which supports Pacific Australia Award Scholars and alumni to lead positive change.
