Navegando en nuestra masculinidad

Este Manual busca contribuir a la construcción de masculinidades no violentas en proyectos relacionados con la conservación y uso sostenible de los recursos costeros en Centroamérica. Se divide en 3 partes: 1. Manual del facilitador – Guía que utilizará el facilitador para ubicarse durante el desarrollo del proceso de capacitación; 2. Detalle de actividades – Herramienta que incluye los cuadros didácticos, objetivos y el desarrollo de las actividades detalladas, así como las reflexiones necesarias para generar conocimiento en los participantes; y 3. Marco conceptual de apoyo – Soporte teórico que tendrá el facilitador para el desarrollo del proceso de capacitación.

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2023

Authors

Blanco Fuentes, A., Omar Alas, C.

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