{"id":24636,"date":"2025-10-22T13:48:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T17:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.equimundo.org\/?p=24636"},"modified":"2025-10-22T15:34:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T19:34:45","slug":"how-unmuted-is-mobilizing-men-women-to-end-gender-based-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equimundo.org\/es\/how-unmuted-is-mobilizing-men-women-to-end-gender-based-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f3mo \u201cUNMUTED\u201d est\u00e1 movilizando a hombres y mujeres para erradicar la violencia de g\u00e9nero: En conversaci\u00f3n con Oliver Trevena y Charlotte Lubert"},"content":{"rendered":"

Storytelling can do more than entertain; it can disrupt harmful norms, elevate underrepresented voices, and inspire lasting change. Actor, producer, and philanthropist <\/span>Oliver Trevena<\/b><\/a> has built much of his career on that belief.<\/span> \u201cI hope to produce content to unmute the voices of girls and young women in India who were forced into marriage too young,\u201d <\/span><\/i>he told <\/span>Jejune Magazine<\/span><\/i><\/a>. It\u2019s a mission that aligns with his long-time advocacy, including work with the <\/span>Not For Sale Campaign<\/span><\/a>, which provides resources to end human slavery and trafficking.<\/span><\/p>\n

That mission is at the heart of <\/span>UNMUTED<\/span><\/i>, the powerful docuseries from <\/span>Without Exception Films<\/span><\/a>. The series travels across the globe to spotlight the voices of women and girls who have survived gender-based violence, alongside the grassroots advocates working tirelessly to end it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Para <\/span>Charlotte Lubert<\/a><\/strong>,<\/strong> founder of Without Exception Films and executive producer of <\/span>UNMUTED<\/span><\/i>, the project is about breaking through silence:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cToo often, the stories of survivors \u2013 especially in marginalized communities \u2013 are left untold, or told without their agency. UNMUTED is about restoring that agency. It\u2019s about survivors leading the narrative.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Importantly, <\/span>UNMUTED<\/span><\/i> shares common ground with the mission of <\/span>Equimundo<\/b><\/a>, promoting gender equality by engaging men and boys as allies in ending violence. This connection highlights a critical truth: ending violence requires the transformation of harmful norms across all genders, something both Oliver and Charlotte personally believe in and have dedicated their work to advancing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Charlotte and Oliver joined Equimundo’s senior fellow and child marriage expert, Margaret Greene<\/a><\/strong>, to host a screening of the Child Brides<\/em> episode. Margaret then moderated a discussion with Charlotte and Oliver about their motivation and inspiration for producing the series and what they hope the audience will take with them.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Oliver Trevena (at left) and Gil Marsden, Director, Child Brides, Unmuted<\/em><\/p>\n

Separately, Charlotte interviewed Oliver for Equimundo to delve into his passion for this particular cause. An excerpt from that Q&A is below:<\/em><\/p>\n

Charlotte:<\/b> Oliver, you\u2019ve had such a varied career, acting, producing, building companies, and you\u2019ve been involved in philanthropy for years. What drew you specifically to <\/span>UNMUTED<\/span><\/i>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Oliver:<\/b> For me, it was the stories. When you told me about <\/span>UNMUTED<\/span><\/i>, I saw right away that this wasn\u2019t just another project; it was a platform for voices that don\u2019t often get heard. The India episode, for example, focuses on girls\u2019 education and the fight against forced child marriage. That hit me hard because I\u2019ve seen firsthand how education can completely change someone\u2019s trajectory.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019d been involved in similar advocacy before, so this felt like a continuation of work I care deeply about. But what sold me was the way you and the team approached it, with respect and care for the survivors\u2019 voices and a commitment to change, not just awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Charlotte:<\/b> En <\/span>UNMUTED<\/span><\/i>, we also wanted to highlight the positive roles men can and do play, not as bystanders, but as active participants in ending gender-based violence. That\u2019s something Equimundo emphasizes: engaging men and boys as part of the solution. What\u2019s your perspective on that?<\/span><\/p>\n

Oliver:<\/b> I think it\u2019s essential. Gender-based violence isn\u2019t just a \u201cgirls and women\u2019s issue.\u201d Men are often the perpetrators, yes, but that means we have an even bigger responsibility to step up, challenge harmful behaviors, and support change in our communities. I\u2019ve worked with organizations that focus on helping men rethink what masculinity means, teaching empathy, respect, and equality from a young age.<\/span><\/p>\n

With <\/span>UNMUTED<\/span><\/i>, we can show audiences that boys and men can be allies, advocates, and partners in this fight. It\u2019s not about speaking over survivors; it\u2019s about listening, learning, and using whatever platform we have to amplify their voices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Charlotte:<\/b> In our conversations, you\u2019ve mentioned that part of your drive comes from the idea that storytelling can spark action. Can you share more about that?<\/span><\/p>\n

Oliver:<\/b> I\u2019ve always believed that if you can make someone <\/span>feel<\/span><\/i> something, you can make them <\/span>hacer<\/span><\/i> something. It\u2019s one thing to read statistics about gender-based violence; it\u2019s another to hear a survivor tell you what happened to them and what they\u2019re doing now to reclaim their life. That connection, human to human, is what gets people to volunteer, donate, call their representatives, or even rethink their behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why projects like <\/span>UNMUTED<\/span><\/i> are so important. They make the issue impossible to ignore.<\/span><\/p>\n

Charlotte:<\/b> For readers who are learning about <\/span>UNMUTED<\/span><\/i> for the first time, what\u2019s the one thing you\u2019d want them to take away?<\/span><\/p>\n

Oliver:<\/b> I\u2019d say this: Gender-based violence is not inevitable, and everyone has a role in ending it. Whether you\u2019re a man, woman, or nonbinary person, whether you\u2019ve experienced violence or not, you can be part of the solution. Watch the series, share it, talk about it, and support the organizations on the ground. Silence helps no one.<\/span><\/p>\n

Charlotte:<\/b> Thank you, Oliver. And thank you for using your platform to help tell these stories.<\/span><\/p>\n

Join the Fight<\/h4>\n

Through UNMUTED, Charlotte, Oliver, and their partners are aiming to redefine how the world talks about gender-based violence. They\u2019re turning stories of pain into calls to action, empowering survivors, and engaging allies of every gender to be part of the solution.<\/p>\n

As Equimundo\u2019s research shows, real change starts with reshaping cultural norms, promoting equity, and making allyship the norm \u2013 not the exception. UNMUTED offers a powerful starting point.<\/p>\n

Join us by:<\/p>\n