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Research and Advocacy to Engage Fathers in Care Work Catalyzes Action Across the Globe

In advance of Father’s Day, Equimundo launched the State of the World’s Fathers: Time for Action report at a series of events in June and July 2017. The

Role of Facilitation in Gender-Transformative Programs That Engage Men and Boys

This learning brief is part of a set of three from Plan International Canada and Equimundo; the brief documents lessons learned from Plan International Canada’s Strengthening Health

Engaging Missing Populations in Gender-Transformative Programs

This learning brief is part of a set of three from Plan International Canada and Equimundo; the brief documents lessons learned from Plan International Canada’s Strengthening Health

Sex, serendipity and surprises – launching the State of the World’s Fathers

Sharing the housework means better sex. Now that I have your attention, let me explain. This was just one of the findings in the first ever State of the World’s Fathers report, published in 2015. It collected research from all over the world to propose recommendations on how to ensure that men share unpaid care and domestic work equally with women.

Gender equality is still 75 years away – so here’s eight things men need to do NOW

Gender equality is still 75 years away, so here are eight things men need to do NOW as fathers and male caregivers.

State of the World’s Fathers Report Launched

At current rates of progress, it will take an estimated 75 years – or more – for women and men to achieve equal pay for equal work around the world. Achieving equal representation in government, business, and other spheres of power could take even longer.

Equimundo in the Press: May 2017

Welcome to “Equimundo in the Press,” a monthly recap of media that mention Equimundo or MenCare, the global fatherhood campaign that Equimundo co-coordinates. We know that in

This Father’s Day, celebrate by taking action!

On Father’s Day, we’re celebrating fathers who stand for equality and know the value of care. What happens when fathers step up to share the care? This

Men Taking on 50 Percent of the World’s Childcare and Domestic Work Requires Global Goal and Immediate Action, Reveals State of the World’s Fathers Report

Today, June 9, Equimundo launches the 2017 State of the World’s Fathers: Time for Action report, a MenCare publication, revealing what has stalled progress toward global gender equality and laying

Unveiling Key Findings from State of the World’s Fathers: Time for Action Report

On June 9, Equimundo will launch the 2017 State of the World’s Fathers: Time for Action report, a MenCare publication, revealing what has stalled progress toward global

Webinar: Preventing Intergenerational Cycles of Violence

Two decades of studies affirm that exposure to violence in childhood increases the likelihood that an individual will experience or perpetrate intimate partner violence (IPV) in adulthood,

Equimundo in the Press: April 2017

Equimundo in the Press is a monthly recap of media that mention Equimundo or MenCare, the global fatherhood campaign that Equimundo co-coordinates. Here are the top 10 featured articles from April.

Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Violence

Exposure to violence in childhood can have severe physical, emotional, and mental health consequences and is intimately linked with the likelihood of perpetrating or experiencing intimate partner

Getting to Equal: Men, Gender Equality, and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Through a review and analysis of the latest global evidence, the Getting to Equal report offers up a new way to think about men and sexual and

Boys and Men as Partners for Advancing Gender Equality Infographic

Women Deliver, Equimundo, and Dove Men+Care have developed a joint infographic outlining the benefits of engaging boys and men as partners in advancing gender equality. The infographic

Equimundo in the Press: March 2017

Welcome to “Equimundo in the Press,” a monthly recap of media that mention Equimundo or MenCare, the global fatherhood campaign that Equimundo co-coordinates. We know that in

Promoting men’s engagement as equitable, non-violent fathers and caregivers in children’s early lives: Programmatic reflections and recommendations

“Promoting men’s engagement as equitable, non-violent fathers and caregivers in children’s early lives: Programmatic reflections and recommendations” is an article published in The International Journal of Birth

Why Men Matter in Closing the Caregiving Divide

The unpaid care work divide represents an enduring aspect of gender inequality where men are expected to be the breadwinners while women are responsible for care and domestic work.

A Long Way to Go: An Analysis of the Proposed Engagement of Men and Boys in 13 Country Implementation and Action Plans

The world has set ambitious goals related to reproductive health and family planning, including to reach an additional 120 million women and girls with contraception by 2020

Applying a Masculinities Lens to the Gendered Impacts of Social Safety Nets

Social protection systems are highlighted in the UN’s Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development as an important tool to reduce poverty. Different forms of social safety net programs

Join Equimundo at the 61st Commission on the Status of Women in New York

Today begins the sixty-first session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. From March 13 to 24, representatives of Member

Equimundo in the Press: February 2017

Welcome to “Equimundo in the Press,” a monthly recap of media that mention Equimundo’s work. We know that in order to create a truly equal, nonviolent world

Becoming a Father: Join us in Making the MenCare Commitment

Becoming a father is a life-changing experience. Eighty-five percent of fathers tell us they’d do anything to be very involved in caring for their new child, but

Join Equimundo in Advocacy and Action for International Women’s Day

On March 8, organizations and individuals around the world will celebrate International Women’s Day, using the opportunity to take action to #BeBoldForChange and forge a more inclusive,