Research Reports

Living Peace in Democratic Republic of the Congo

This report presents the findings of a qualitative, time-series evaluation that assessed the impact on intimate partner violence (IPV) prevention of a pilot intervention program called Living

Considering Gender: Practical guidance for rural development initiatives in Solomon Islands

The majority of Solomon Islanders live in rural communities and are dependent on natural resources for their livelihoods. For many people, ways of generating income or producing

Understanding Masculinities in Morocco: Results from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region

The International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) is the largest multi-country study of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa. So what does it

Understanding Masculinities in Palestine: Results from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region

The International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) is the largest multi-country study of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa. Coordinated by Equimundo and

State of the World’s Fathers: Latin America and the Caribbean

State of the World’s Fathers: Latin America and the Caribbean presents research about men’s engagement in issues directly related to fatherhood, including caregiving and parenting tasks; child

State of the World’s Fathers 2017: Time for Action

The State of the World’s Fathers: Time for Action 2017 report, a MenCare publication, draws from nearly 100 research studies and reports, with data from nearly every country where

Young Men, Masculinity and Wellbeing

This report summarizes the findings of a qualitative research study exploring young men’s experiences of masculinity and wellbeing, undertaken as an Open University research project in association

“We Can Never Go Back to How Things Were Before”: A Qualitative Study on War, Masculinities, and Gender Relations with Lebanese and Syrian Refugee Men and Women

This qualitative study aims to contribute to a greater understanding of how masculinities and gender relations in Lebanon are affected by the post-conflict setting and by the

Understanding Masculinities: Results from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) – Middle East and North Africa

The International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) is the largest multi-country study of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa. Coordinated by Equimundo and

The Man Box

The Man Box report, launched by Equimundo and Axe, is a new study on young men’s attitudes, behaviors, and understandings of manhood. The research was conducted with

Images of Fatherhood: Summary

This “Images of Fatherhood” summary highlights results from the Dutch research report ‘Visies op vaderschap’ – research conducted by Rutgers in partnership with Equimundo, as a part

State of Brazil’s Fathers

The State of Brazil’s Fathers report presents the state of fatherhood in Brazil, focusing on areas including sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, men’s health, violence against

The Link Between Men’s Zero-sum Gender Beliefs and Mental Health: Findings from Chile and Croatia

Zero-sum gender beliefs (ZSGBs) refer to the perception that the advancement of a gender outgroup’s rights (e.g., women’s rights) would be at the expense of a gender

The MenCare Parental Leave Platform

The MenCare Parental Leave Platform presents 10 ways to leave gender inequality behind and give our children the care they need. MenCare is calling on governments and

Engaging Men in Public Policies for the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls

This report reviews regional policies, action plans, and impact-evaluated programs that engage men in the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Latin

Coalitions to Achieve Gender Equality at Scale: Gender Development and Coordinating Subcommittees and Networks as Drivers of Change in Zambia

This brief summarizes the findings of a scoping study conducted in February 2015 to understand the strengths and areas of growth of the gender development and coordinating

Promoting Gender-Transformative Change with Men and Boys: A Manual to Spark Critical Reflection on Harmful Gender Norms with Men and Boys in Aquatic Agricultural Systems

This manual, developed with WorldFish, contains 13 activity-based group sessions to engage men and boys in aquatic agricultural systems in gender-transformative dialogue. The sessions focus on understanding

“This isn’t the life for you”: Masculinities and Nonviolence in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The report “This isn’t the life for you”: Masculinities and Nonviolence in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil presents the results of the adaptation of the International Men and

State of America’s Fathers 2016

A flagship report produced by Equimundo as a MenCare publication, State of America’s Fathers aims to increase the visibility and value of care work in the United

State of Involved and Nonviolent Fatherhood in Portugal

Involving men in fatherhood and caregiving has enormous potential to transform the lives of men and women in Portugal and around the world. With this in mind,

Men, Masculinities and Climate Change: A Discussion Paper

Men, Masculinities and Climate Change: A Discussion Paper aims to establish a rationale for understanding boys’ and men’s multiple roles in climate change by conducting an analysis

Nigeria Men and Gender Equality Survey: NiMAGES

This report presents results from the Nigeria Men and Gender Equality Survey (NiMAGES), based on the methodology of the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) and conducted

Men and Gender Equality in the Republic of Moldova: IMAGES in Moldova

This report presents results from the “Men and Gender Equality in the Republic of Moldova” study, based on the methodology of the International Men and Gender Equality

EMERGE Framing Paper: Reframing Men and Boys in Policy for Gender Equality

Engendering Men: Evidence on Routes to Gender Equality (EMERGE) is a two-year project to build an open repository of accessible evidence and lessons for working with men