without working with men and boys discrimination violence and inequality will continue sufficient opportunities and knowledge must be afforded for how young people particularly boys and young men can challenge gender norms stereotypes and harmful practices furthermore reaching adolescent boys through ageappropriate comprehensive sexuality education which allows them to reflect and question predominant norms around masculinity and femininity is a critical way to better ensure future generations of genderequitable men communicating positive messages that change is possible and that boys can positively influence not only their own lives but also that of girls can increase boys participation and responsiveness