That’s where the Berlin-based organization “Heroes – Against oppression in the name of honor” comes in. In a nutshell, “Heroes” helps young men from predominantly Muslim families take a critical look at the traditional patterns of their patriarchal background.”But we don’t say: That’s good, that’s bad, this is right and this is wrong,” says Yilmaz Atmaca, a senior “Heroes” team leader in Berlin.Change takes timeCreated nine years ago, the project has received several awards over the years, and has expanded to seven other cities nationwide. Initially funded by the World Childhood Foundation, its work is now financed by the state of Berlin.The Heroes reach out to young men between the ages of 16 and 23 who come from patriarchal backgrounds, aiming to help them question their traditions and get them thinking about gender equality and roles.

Source: ′HEROES′ – Breaking patterns of traditional patriarchal behavior | Germany | DW.COM | 19.01.2016