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As a man, I commit to OR I am not a man, but I support these principles :

  1. I will speak up. If I see something, I will say something. I will not be an accomplice to other men's abuse towards women.
  1. I will not be the jailer of other men. I will not pressure other men or boys to perform sexual or violent acts they don't want to do in order to prove a certain "masculinity". I will not make fun of other men's feelings. 
  1. I will have an ethical sexuality. I will never act without consent -- which means I will always be sure that my partner can consent and withdraw consent at any time. I will not consume porn that is violent, imitates rape, or portrays minors in sexual activity. 

  2. I will be violence free. I will not be violent towards others or myself. I am aware violence can be psychological, physical, verbal, and take many other forms. I will respect my feelings and connect to them - I will also seek help needed in order to process them in nonviolent ways.

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A new man is possible
Toxic masculinity is killing men. I don't mean metaphorically: suicide rates in men are twice as high as for women. 80% of homicide victims and 90% of killers are men too.

The hard truth is that men engage in a lot of self-violence: burying their feelings, denying themselves a life filled with emotions and the right to be their authentic selves. All to fit into a role society drew for them. Sometimes, they take it out on women or children. Sometimes on themselves. This has to stop.

That is why I support this pledge for a new masculinity.

If you are not a man, you should sign too, in support! We will send you prompts for reflection each month to remind you of your commitment.

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