Medical Aid Films are closing the Gender Health Gap for good

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Empower women, challenge stereotypes, and create real change

Our Close the Gender Gap Campaign is working with local NGOs to bring vital gender equality films to communities in Zambia, Nepal, Somalia, Somaliland, Kenya, and Ethiopia.

With your support, we can ensure these films are actively used in programs that empower women, challenge stereotypes, and create real change.

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Challenging Gender Stereotypes – Should men be dominant over women?

Part of a series of short animations that address gender norms in Zambia, this film challenges the stereotype that men are dominant and expected to make all domestic decisions. This expectation is harmful to both men and women, often leading to disagreements at home and, in some cases, violence towards women and children. This animation emphasises the importance of creating an equal power dynamic in relationships between men and women.

Understanding your Period

Filmed in Kibera, Kenya, our new film provides an overview of menstruation and the natural processes that occur during puberty.

Challenging Gender Stereotypes – Should women be homemakers?

“Should women be homemakers?” is part of a series of short animations that address gender stereotypes in Zambia. This short film explores how societal expectations for women to complete domestic tasks at home can hinder their potential and create conflict. The film advocates for men sharing domestic responsibilities such as cleaning and childcare, emphasising that this does not diminish their masculinity.

Let’s Talk About Sexual Health

As part of our SCREEN Zambia Project, this film encourages young people to prepare for adulthood by making positive decisions about their sexual health. It explores sexual health rights and how to protect your sexual health, as well as promoting sexual health services that are available to young people.

Challenging Gender Stereotypes – Should women primarily be child-bearers?

“Should women primarily be child-bearers?” is part of a series of short, informational animations that address gender stereotypes in Zambia. This short film challenges societal expectations that the main role of a woman is to be a child-bearer and highlights a woman’s right to choose if and when to have children. Further highlighting the importance of women’s rights to opportunities in education, work, and making other contributions to the household.

Understanding warning signs in pregnancy

This film explains the key signs to look out for in pregnancy, which may indicate that something is wrong, and what to do if this happens, and further care is needed

Challenging Gender Stereotypes – Should women be submissive?

“Should Women Be Submissive?” is part of a series of short, informational animations that address gender stereotypes in Zambia. This short film explores the challenges faced by women who are unable to make significant decisions affecting their livelihoods. This animation emphasises that women should not be forced into domestic stereotypes such as homemaking and childbearing. It further highlights the importance of allowing women the freedom to choose who they want to be, advocating for their right to define their own identities and roles in society.

Understanding Antenatal Care

This film explains what antenatal care is and why it is important for the mother and baby. It explains the importance of attending 4 antenatal sessions before the baby is born, and what should happen at each session.

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