The Ministry of Human Services Men’s Affairs Bureau (MAB) is continuing with efforts to engage men in the process of finding solutions to gender-based violence.MAB Administrator, Diego AlphonsoThis Unit,Cheap Jerseys From China, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, (MOH) Gender Based Violence Unit,Jerseys NFL China, held a two day workshop at the Convention Centre of the Ocean View International Hotel.The initiative which commenced last Thursday targeted some 50 men from the Salvation Army Men’s Social Sector Programme and the Guyana Police Force.Keynote speakers of the event included MAB Administrator, Diego Alphonso, Permanent Secretary? of the Ministry of Human Services,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys Outlet, Patrick Findlay and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) MOH, Dr. Shamdeo Persaud.In his presentation,Cheap NFL Jerseys, Alphonso said that the seminars are held to sensitize the public, particularly males, on the effects which violence can have on their lives and the society at large.According to the MAB administrator, “these interactions are symbolic of our confidence in men and boys to make significant contributions to our country and once again be respected as having a very important role to play in the well being of the family.”He held that the role of the male is indispensable both to the country and family unit as a whole and therefore 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, 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, “Alphonso remarked.He noted that the members of the Salvation Army Men’s Social Sector Programme and the Guyana Police Force can have a twofold advantage as a result of their participation in the sessions.Alphonso said that for the men in the Salvation Army and the Guyana Police Force, the knowledge and information acquired during these sessions can help in their personal lives as well as in their professional capacities.“Police officers will from time to time have to deal with a report of Gender Based Violence and it is important that they know how to adequately deal with the issue, which can be quite sensitive for the person making the report.? For those in the Salvation Army, participating in the sessions can be help them through their rehabilitative process as well as obtain valuable information to counsel persons on issues such as anger management.”The MAB Administrator said similar sessions have been held in Regions Three, Six and Ten.? Alphonso said 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.He revealed that the MAB has been targeting men from various organizations, especially those from faith-based organizations and reform institutions.“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.”During the seminar,Wholesale Stitched NFL Jerseys, the Chief Medical Officer noted that the issue of violence is seen as a major concern in the health sector.? Dr. Persaud said that steps are being taken by the Ministry Of Health to collaborate with other agencies in addressing the issue.He noted that the Ministry has outlined in the Health Vision 20/20 a strategic plan to place more emphasis on the matter.?? He added that the Health Ministry, through support from the Center of Disease Control (CDC) under the?President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief?(PEPFAR),Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, has been able to create awareness and train individuals to find solutions to end violence.Dr. Persaud said Government has placed emphasis on the need for early interventions an effort to curb the incidence of gender -based violence.? In this regard, he noted that the MOH has set up the Gender Based Violence Unit which deals exclusively with the issue of violence.?? The Unit has been actively involved in workshops, seminars and other p