S7 Ep 4: South Asian Men in the Gender Justice Movement

Between Friends: Conversations with Maitri · Nov 14, 2025 · 38m

South Asian Men in the Gender Justice Movement:

Did you know that in 2023, over 51,000 women and girls worldwide were killed by their intimate partners or family members? (UN Women)

Violence against women is often seen as a “women’s issue”, but it’s not! Since most acts of gender-based violence are committed by men, men must also be part of the solution.

In this episode of the Maitri Podcast, we sit down with two inspiring community leaders — Dr. Dasharath Yata, Executive Co-Director of SEWA-AIFW (Asian Indian Family Wellness), and Shakeel Syed, Executive Director of the South Asian Network…