@Michelle – Thanks. And that’s exactly what I think men should do. Not try to lead on it. But show that men are there standing next to women. And behind them in support when needed.

@Vasco Pyjama – You have a pretty special one as well. In Africa yet?

@Saffer – I knew you would be there! Thanks man. Making South Africans proud!

@Turnbaby – Thanks for the link. Very, very good. I think I’ll reach out and see if there isn’t something we can do jointly.

I think you will find Figleaf at http://realadultsex.com an interesting read.

I’m in the fledgling stages of putting together an empowerment campaign for women… the African perspective. At grass roots, African culture has revered women – I’m not talking modern day feminism, but within the constraints of what the woman’s role was in society, that of nurturer – this has somehow been eradicated and it has moved beyond even disrespect, possibly to disdain. If there were organisations that brought awareness to the fact that there are indeed men who love and respect women and abhor what is happening, that have the courage to put these thoughts into words and voice their objections, it would go a long way toward helping women feel empowered, knowing that their voices do not stand alone.

Social networking is a powerful tool. I was just reading something about the internet being used for activism, and that being a measure of it’s success, so my suggestion is that you put the idea out in ever widening circles – perhaps a seperate blog?

The ideas put forward by You Don’t Say are constructive and practical – begin in your home town (well, home away from home town). Remember, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. If there’s anything I can do, shout. Vasbyt!