Nairobi, Jan. 31 -- Lately, the men I have met during fieldwork in the slums, on the streets, in rural areas and some in formal employment have asked me questions that need answers.

Some have asked: "How can you say women are disadvantaged, yet everywhere you go NGOs (nongovernmental organisations) have empowerment centres for women?"

Others want to know why "the media keep saying women are disproportionately affected, yet they are getting jobs faster than men, and girls get pads, while boys are neglected."

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