How to be an Upstander (not a bystander)

⚠️ Content warning: This article references, and links to, news stories that involved male perpetrated sexual violence and murder, alongside discrimination and hate crimes that affect various communities. You can read more about the ethos of this website and terms of use. This is a long read, so here are some key points if you’re inContinue reading “How to be an Upstander (not a bystander)”

Causes matter, but so do you; a gentle reminder to rest

Many people work hard to raise awareness of causes close to their heart; the author of this website talks about male violence, particularly towards women, based on lived experience and more than two decades supporting people going through some of the most difficult times in their lives. When trying to address potentially systemic and structuralContinue reading “Causes matter, but so do you; a gentle reminder to rest”

The She Shout™ cares about men too. Do you?

Content Warning: this article (and website) refers to male perpetrated violence. You can read more about the ethos and terms of this website. This article was written due to a long-standing commentary that men’s “rights” are being “forgotten”, blaming the conversation about male violence we need to have and that “feminism” is harming men andContinue reading “The She Shout™ cares about men too. Do you?”

Narrow masculinities (and what that really means)

Note to the reader: this article is a general discussion about narratives which may create a harmful mindset that hurts all of us, including men. You can read more about the ethos of this website, and the terms of use. ⚠️ This article also alludes to suicide. If you or someone you know has been affected by this, theContinue reading “Narrow masculinities (and what that really means)”

The problem(s) with “White Ribbon Day”

“White Ribbon” Day is actually the same day as the International Day for the Elimination of (Male) Violence Against Women (and Gender-Based Violence) – IDEVAW. It’s meant to be a day that highlights the harm some men do, and to hear women’s voices and the challenges they face (eg, 2025’s theme was digital harm). IDEVAW day is notContinue reading “The problem(s) with “White Ribbon Day””

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25th November)

25th November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the start of the 16 days of activism. It’s an opportunity to address a small but important detail: The predominant perpetrator of violence – globally – especially including violence against men, is violent men, and it’s a conversation we should be able to have. Continue reading “The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25th November)”