Beyond the Baby Bonus: Enacting real policies to invest in all families
The recent noise around Trump’s pro-natalist views and talk of a potential “baby bonus” is important. Parents do need more support. In the US, where child care
Mainstreaming Male Allyship: An Action Guide for Business
Mainstreaming Male Allyship: An Action Guide for Business is an innovative e-learning course developed by Equimundo in partnership with the UN Global Compact. Designed for leaders, HR professionals, supervisors, and employee resource groups, the course equips businesses with the tools to launch or strengthen male allyship initiatives in the workplace.
Reflecting on the Men Enough Campaign: A journey Towards Redefining Masculinities and Promoting Gender Equality
As the Generation Gender (Gen G) Men Enough campaign concludes, it’s a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared over the past few months. Together
“After the election, I’m done working with men.” We’re not, and here’s why.
Since the day after the US presidential elections, I’ve had numerous private conversations with fellow feminist activists – advocates who have built their careers on the belief
What will get us past Trump’s anti-democratic wave? What always has
At Equimundo, we recently had the opportunity to host a discussion with Hardy Merriman, an expert in non-violent responses to authoritarianism. We asked Hardy what works to
How caring manhood can be the antidote to a bully president and his enablers
Watching the first actions of the Trump Administration is to see a bully in full-on action. By gutting DEI initiatives, attacking the independence of the Justice Department, attempting to freeze federal grants, his heartless attacks on immigrants, and all the rest, Trump shows exactly how a bully operates. He threatens. He demands his way. He targets the most vulnerable.
Healthy Families, Strong Communities in Kurdistan
Equimundo and SEED Foundation jointly conducted formative research, and developed two curricula that have been adapted for the context of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq aiming to create more equitable outcomes for women and men in violence prevention and healthy relationships.
How Men Can Share the Mental Load in Their Relationships
“My dad was kind, affectionate, selfless, and giving. He was also ahead of his time, a man who realized that what he did in the home greatly
Celebrating Father’s Day 2024 with a Week of Action Alongside the U.S. Congressional Dads Caucus
Equimundo co-hosted events for Father’s Day Week of Action with the US Congressional Dads Caucus. Throughout the week of advocacy events with the Dads Caucus, we were joined by fathers and fatherhood champions including Congressman Jimmy Gomez, Chair of the Dads Caucus, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, a founding member of both the Dads Caucus and Mamas Caucus, Chasten Buttigieg, an author, activist, and husband to Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Laura Modi, co-founder and CEO of the baby formula company Bobbie, and more.
From catching leaves to discussing capitalism, Equimundo staff share their favorite memories with their fathers and father figures for Father’s Day
Fathers and father figures want to be present, caring, and nurturing – like most parents – and find ways to connect with their children or children in their care through a range of activities and moments. For Father’s Day, we asked staff to reflect on their favorite memory with their fathers/father figures, and what we heard were stories of connection, curiosity, love, openness, playfulness, and deep commitment. What is your favorite memory with your father or father figure?
The Care Burden Affects Us All: Assessing men’s stake as caregivers in the United States
Care work is in and of itself valuable and important, and it is also a critical part of our economy—it allows for labor participation and economic production—yet is too often underpaid and undervalued in this country. Data show that more than 80% of men believe that unpaid care work at home is as valuable as paid work, valuable to society, and that men and women should share care responsibilities equally.
Equimundo at CSW68: Schedule of Events
In alignment with the CSW priority theme, ‘Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions
Parenting Programs to Reduce Violence Against Children and Women
This series of parenting programs briefs was developed by UNICEF, The Prevention Collaborative, and Equimundo to support parenting practitioners to integrate the prevention of violence against children and women and gender equality promotion within parenting programs.
Conversations about contemporary fatherhood: Launching the State of the World’s Fathers 2023 in the UK
Centering care and building gender equality between couples, particularly through better paternity and parental leave, was the main theme of the UK launch of the latest State
From traditional husband to model husband: A journey toward gender equality and redefining masculinity
Français ci-dessous When it comes to gender equality and healthy masculinities, the story we’re about to share is nothing short of inspiring. It details the inception of
Writing with care about men and boys, family and caregiving
This tip sheet provides recommendations for television writers and content creators on how to play a role in creating a gender equal, nonviolent future – and how
Two hours and 48 minutes: Recognizing the first International Day of Care and Support at the United Nations
Two hours and 48 minutes. Here’s why you should know that number: Every day women spend two hours and 48 minutes more than men on household chores
The unfinished revolution: Care in a world in crisis and the role of men
The face of care is changing. While caring is still predominantly female, increasing numbers of men all over the world say they are doing more care. This
Living Peace Institute: Brief
The Living Peace Institute (LPI) is a Congolese non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mental and psychosocial health of people in conflict areas to restore peace and stability. It was born out of research from the International Men and Gender Survey (IMAGES) and grounded in evidence-based research on breaking cycles of violence.
Program P: Program Summary
Program P is a gender-transformative intervention targeting parents (future or current parents of children aged 0-5 years). It is designed to encourage participants and community members to challenge harmful social beliefs and norms around gender power and roles. Program P was created by Equimundo along with Cultura Salud/EME and REDMAS as part of the MenCare campaign.
Program P Comparative Review: Topline Findings
Parenting programs have been identified as a promising strategy to strengthen parenting skills; increase men’s participation in caregiving; improve the quality of family relationships, health, and well-being;
Promoting Men and Boys’ Engagement in Ending Female Genital Mutilation in MENA
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a violation of human rights. Every girl and woman has the right to be protected from this harmful practice, a manifestation of
Engaging Men for Gender Equality in the Workplace Manual
The Engaging Men for Gender Equality in the Workplace training manual engages employees (men and women) in dynamic group activities and discussions, as well as individual reflections, to promote equitable, respectful, and collaborative corporate cultures. The manual highlights the ways gender norms and inequalities lead to disparities in rights, workforce opportunities, and access to resources for both women and men. Topics include: gender basics; gender roles and norms; gendered divisions of work; power; gender-based violence; sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment; male allyship; and interpersonal communication skills.
Core Elements of Gender Transformative Fatherhood Programs to Promote Care Equality and Prevent Violence
Program P (“P” for the words for father in Portuguese, pai, and Spanish, padre) was developed in 2011 specifically to promote men’s positive involvement as fathers in maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) and in caring for their children. Since then, it has been adapted in close to 30 countries by a wide array of partner organizations, ranging from small community-based organizations to large multilateral development organizations and governments, often in partnership with Equimundo.