The State of Fatherhood and Caregiving in Brazil 2015
The State of Fatherhood and Caregiving in Brazil report presents an overview of fatherhood and caregiving in Brazil, including the country’s legislation related to paternity leave and examples
State of the World’s Fathers 2021: Structural Solutions to Achieve Equality in Care Work
The State of the World’s Fathers 2021 report – the fourth in the series – presents research on care work during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on structural
Equimundo in the Press: July 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
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
Equimundo in the Press: June 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
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.
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
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
State of Nordic Fathers
Fatherhood norms have changed considerably in the Nordic countries over the past decades. The sight of a father pushing his baby in a pram is no longer
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
Equimundo Launches First Report on the State of Brazil’s Fathers
Men’s involvement in domestic chores and caregiving matters, as revealed by the growing body of studies emerging from around the world over the last two decades. There
State of the World’s Fathers 2019: Unlocking the Power of Men’s Care
State of the World’s Fathers, produced by Equimundo, is a globally recognized, biennial report and advocacy platform aiming to change power structures, policies, and social norms around
Getting Men to Care: Social Norms and Men’s Participation in Unpaid Care Work
In November, 2018, Equimundo convened a group of global and regional experts for a two-day meeting to discuss the role of social norm change in achieving equality in
Equimundo Launches Report on the State of Fatherhood and Caregiving in Portugal
Equimundo-Europe, in collaboration with the Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra and the Coimbra School of Nursing, launched its first report on the State of Involved and Nonviolent Fatherhood in Portugal at “Big Plans for Equality,” the fourth meeting of health professionals hosted by the Association for Family Planning in Lisbon on May 31.
Well, Are Millennial Men Feminist or Not?
One might be tempted to think we women have made it. We have, after all, a woman running for president, the NBA’s “Lean In Together” campaign for gender equality, and Bud Light “femvertising”—that is, attempting to use feminism to sell a product. One would be forgiven for thinking, at the very least, that we’re closer than any other generation to seeing real gender equality.
Why America’s Fathers Aren’t Living Up to Expectations
For many American fathers, there’s still a disconnect between what they want, and what they think they can do. They may want to be equal partners, to share the joys and responsibilities of parenting with their partner, but a triple combination of antiquated gender norms, sclerotic workplace culture and lack of family-friendly policies knock that choice off the table.
How Mr. Mom Became a Stay at Home Dad
My colleague had a baby and her husband decided to take a 12-month leave from his job to stay home with the newborn. We, her co-workers, were all surprised, if not shocked. That was nearly 20 years ago. We likely would have been as surprised today. And we wouldn’t have been alone in our American reaction, as we are one of a handful of countries without mandatory paid leave for either parent.
This Is the State Of Working Fathers in the U.S.
Fatherhood is in the news, whether it’s high-profile dads or renewed pushes for paid leave in the District of Columbia, New York City, and beyond. For those of us urging equality between men and women in the workplace, the discussion is rightly focusing on whether men are, should be, or even can do half of the daily caring for children and housework. But elsewhere, in our court system, custody wars continue, and state child-welfare systems spend millions getting nonresident fathers to pay child support. That leads to a lot of strong opinions about fathers and modern fatherhood. But what’s really happening?
Fatherhood and Feminism with Nikki van der Gaag
Last year, Nikki van der Gaag co-authored a groundbreaking study on the world’s fathers after realizing they were absent from most research. This year, she’s honing in on fatherhood in specific regions and delving into the cultural context behind men’s involvement in their children’s lives. In this interview, Nikki van der Gaag joins David Michael Newstead to discuss her research, gender equality, and Ryan Gosling.
In “State of America’s Fathers,” Leading Researchers Take a Critical Look at What Fatherhood Means for American Families in 2016
Today, we’re launching the country’s first State of America’s Fathers report – a landmark analysis of fatherhood. Fathers in the United States are more involved than ever before,
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