Standing for what you believe in can have unseen consequences. Men have the opportunity to be strong allies for women by not only supporting gender equity and rights, but publicly and consistently advocating for it. However, while it is widely acknowledged that patriarchy hurts women and girls, also damages men and boys - not just when they are allies but across the board. How can young men navigate this minefield? What does it mean to be a male ally today? Jibran Nasir in conversation with Palvasha Shahab .