Prof. Mbulelo
Dyasi

Gender & HIV/AIDS Activist

Secretary General of Men’s Sector & National Convenor of Men's Forums

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Mbulelo Dyasi · Gender & HIV/AIDS Activist

Biography

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“Conversations on positive masculinity are essential to determine if men are getting the messages on GBV and redefining their role in families.”

Professor Mbulelo Dyasi is a highly respected gender and HIV/AIDS activist, serving as the Secretary General of the South African Men’s Sector and the National Convenor of the National Men’s Forums of South Africa. He has dedicated his career to human rights advocacy, policy formulation, and community healthcare campaigns across Southern Africa.

Prof. Dyasi is a leading champion of positive masculinity, arguing that active and continuous conversations are essential to evaluate if men are truly absorbing the anti-GBV messages. Through national forums, he engages traditional and religious leaders, government bodies, and civil society organizations to promote gender equality, combat domestic violence, and improve healthcare access.

His work highlights the transforming role of men in contemporary families, advocating for a shift away from traditional rigid gender norms toward inclusive, emotionally intelligent, and supportive partnerships. He is also the author of the memoir Dignity in the Darkness: A Journey of Resilience, Resistance, and Redemption, documenting his long-standing work in humanitarian development.

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Prof. Mbulelo Dyasi on Reforming Family Structures & Masculinity

Books & Publications

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Dignity in the Darkness: A Journey of Resilience, Resistance, and Redemption

Dignity in the Darkness: A Journey of Resilience, Resistance, and Redemption

Documentation of a life dedicated to activism, detailing journeys through structural challenges, resistance against inequality, and the pursuit of human dignity in Africa.

Media Coverage

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In conversation with human rights activist and author, Prof. Mbulelo Dyasi

In conversation with human rights activist and author, Prof. Mbulelo Dyasi

Khanyisa Kukhanye / Mhlobo Wenene FM / Omny.fm · 2024

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From Where I Stand: Conversations on positive masculinity are essential

From Where I Stand: Conversations on positive masculinity are essential

UN Women Africa · 2024

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The role of men in families is transforming, says Prof. Dyasi

The role of men in families is transforming, says Prof. Dyasi

DSD News · 2023

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