While the world rallies for victims it can see, countless boys suffer unseen. Their stories have been overlooked until now. The Silence Around an Overlooked Reality When a girl is sexually assaulted, the world responds with urgency and moral clarity. Headlines appear across major news outlets, social media fills with hashtags demanding justice, and communities
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LAGOS, NIGERIA – June 25, 2025 – The Boys Mentoring Advocacy Network (BMAN) has achieved an extraordinary quadruple endorsement for its transformative “Peace Pledge for Boys Campaign,” receiving backing from international, governmental, traditional, and community leaders. 1. International Recognition from ICMB The International Council for Men and Boys (ICMB), a Washington D.C.-based global organization, offered
Redefining Masculinity in Today’s World The conversation around masculinity is evolving. Gone are the days when boys were taught to “man up” or hide their emotions. At the Boys Mentoring Advocacy Network (BMAN), we believe it’s time to champion a new narrative—one where strength is measured by character, empathy, and integrity. Backed by research, we



