A/HRC/38/24 Contents Page I. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3 II. Opportunities and risks of engaging men and boys ....................................................................... 3 III. Ongoing efforts and challenges faced ........................................................................................... 6 A. Combating harmful practices ................................................................................................ 6 B. Education and awareness-raising .......................................................................................... 7 C. Fostering an equal share of responsibility in domestic life .................................................. 8 D. Promoting gender equality in health .................................................................................... 9 E. Breaking the cycle of violence ............................................................................................. 10 F. Establishing a legal and policy framework ........................................................................... 11 G. Building institutional capacity .............................................................................................. 12 H. Social and community mobilization ..................................................................................... 12 I. Methodologies for a gender-transformative approach .......................................................... 13 Conclusions and recommendations ............................................................................................... 15 IV. 2