The Australian High Commission was proud to partner with the NGO Passerelle for the launch of the final component of its Green Flag Project – a podcast series promoting positive masculinity and engaging men in meaningful conversations about gender- based violence (GBV). Through funding from Australia’s Direct Aid Program (DAP), the Green Flag Project campaign aims to shift the narrative by emphasising the crucial role that men play in preventing and addressing GBV.
As a recap, TGFP is a national campaign launched in 2025 to promote healthier gender roles and a more positive model of masculinity—an innovative way of tackling gender-based violence in Mauritius. At its core is a belief that real social progress can only happen if we fundamentally rethink how gender roles are shaped. The Green Flag Project takes a holistic approach to addressing gender-based violence, weaving together three interconnected strands. It includes a TikTok campaign, with Vincent Duvergé & Sheryl Smith, that reshapes perceptions of masculinity through short, engaging videos challenging misogynistic attitudes, and it also introduced a 2025 Budget Memorandum designed to lay out a clear roadmap for national funding priorities to strengthen Mauritius’ response to gender-based violence. The Allyship Podcast represents the last component of the 2025 Green Flag Project campaign. It is available on the Passerelle NGO Youtube Channel.
The Allyship Podcast opens with a powerful conversation between Madame Speaker of the National Assembly, the Hon. Mrs. Shirin Aumeeruddy-Cziffra, and the Australian High Commissioner, H.E. Ms. Kate Chamley. Each subsequent episode amplifies diverse male voices—from the testimony of a father whose daughter survived GBV to the inspiring vision of Kushal Bhageea, student at Bhujoharry College. Featured guests also include Mr. Satyajit Boolell, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, Mr. Jean-Luc Emile, Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, and Mr. Dhiruj Ramluggun from Business Mauritius.
Australia is acting both at home and abroad to find lasting solutions to GBV. The country has been working with its partners around the world to deliver programs that prevent, address and respond to GBV. The Australian High Commissioner, H.E. Ms Kate Chamley said: “GBV remains a critical issue in Mauritius with reported cases rising significantly in recent years. Just last week, it was reported by the local press that more than 4000 cases of domestic violence have been reported to the Mauritian police in a year. The Ministry of Gender in Mauritius has been leading transformative national efforts to address GBV. But it is also our collective responsibility, and that of men to build a safer world for women and girls. This is why the Green Flag Project is so unique – it promotes healthier gender roles and challenges harmful stereotypes by bringing men into the conversation. I want to thank Passerelle for this initiative and to Marie-Noelle Elissac-Foy for leading the campaign for a year now.”
Speaking at the launch of the podcast series, Mr Rashid Ahmine, Director of Public Prosecutions, said: “The number of serious cases of GBV is on the rise. So many women are suffering in silence. The situation is alarming, and we all need to do something about it. The most efficient and successful way to address the problem of GBV like many of other illness our society face today is through education. Let us convey the message to all- our youngsters, adults and seniors- that women were created to be loved and not to be abused. Let us treat