When you find Amazing Men and Boys

Men's attitudes towards women and girls have far reaching effects, particularly, in the area of helping to build self esteem and confidence in male dominated settings. I grew up and still live in a patriarchal society where men love to be in control. In very general terms, men usually resist any attempt to challenge, contest or change that aspect of them. Notwithstanding, there are innumerable men and boys out there, who are forever willing to give their best to better the lots of women and girls. For as long as I can remember, I have always had males around me; and many of them have contributed in very significant ways to my finding expression in life!

It is important to me that I have had the good fortune of living with, coming across, and interacting with some of the most wonderful males who grace the world. As I look back and take stock, I cannot but be grateful for and to the amazing men and boys who have over the years played very important roles (be it as father, brother, nephew, uncle, friend, acquaintance, relatives, cousin, associates/colleagues,neighbor, staff/supporter, model, leader, hero etc) in my life. When I need a helping hand at home, work, events or while I am on a trip; they've always been there to lend a helping hand. I owe a lot to them!

I am sure many women and girls out there also have some great tales to share about the men in their lives. So, it certainly beats my imagination that men who support women are often viewed as weaklings, by their counterparts. In my opinion, however, men who defy all odds to support women and girls brighten the world. Such men should be appreciated and celebrated, as they belong to the class of great minds who understand that gender equality is a call to a just partnership between men and women.

As humanity clamors for a more inclusive and balanced society, men must rise up and join forces with women to crush belief systems which marginalize and also engender discrimination against women and girls. Thus, today I choose to use my digital ingenuity to share and celebrate the lives of amazing men and boys whom I have come across by sharing images that capture memorable moments with and about them.