Plymouth Argyle back 'M.A.N. Culture' campaign to better respect women and girls
The campign's co-founder says 'positive actions of male allyship can contribute to real cultural change'
Last updated 26th Nov 2025
Plymouth Argyle is backing the 'M.A.N. Culture' campaign 'Stand Up, Stand Together' which aims to highlight 'simple, everyday actions and examples of male allyship that men and boys can take to help women and girls feel safer and more respected'.
It is part of a long-term partnership with the club 'to engage men and boys across the city and open honest, respectful conversations about masculinity and its connection to violence against women and girls'.
Andy Hodges, M.A.N. Culture Co-Founder said: “We are delighted to launch our first campaign, ‘Stand Up, Stand Together’, in partnership with Plymouth Argyle during this year’s 16 Days of Activism.
"As an organisation, we want to call men in and remind them that you don’t have to be perfect – you just have to start. Start having the conversations. Start recognising the realities that women and girls face every day. Start challenging the behaviours and attitudes that enable male violence.
"Violence against women and girls is not the responsibility of women, and it should never be a burden they are left to face or solve alone. We all have a part to play, and we hope this campaign shows that change is possible when we stand up, and stand together."
Violence against women and girls is said to be at 'epidemic levels', according to Mr Hodges - with 3,000 offences reported each day in England and Wales and he says at least 1 in every 12 women will be a victim per year, with the exact number expected to be much higher.
Mr Hodges said: "It doesn’t have to be that way - Small, but positive actions of male allyship can contribute to real cultural change."
Plymouth Argyle Chairman Simon Hallett, added: “Here at Argyle we aim to make a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds and partnerships such as this one continue to make that possible.
“Women face difficulties every day that as men we cannot fully understand until we listen and understand those experiences. The work of M.A.N. Culture is so important in making those conversations a reality and addressing male culture.
“We hope this partnership provides the opportunity and a space for men to have honest conversations around masculinity and male violence and address cultural issues and harmful behaviours.
“This is the start of a partnership that we hope can go from strength to strength and resonate throughout the football world.”