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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

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;

Launching the State of America’s Fathers Report with the Congressional Dads Caucus

This June, Equimundo launched the 2023 edition of our State of America’s Fathers report during the Congressional Dads Caucus’ week of action for Father’s Day. During a

Who Cares About Fathers? Event Recap

On December 6th, 2022, Equimundo hosted a panel discussion in partnership with the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C. on fatherhood and care equity.

This is Us? Report Launch Event Photo Recap

On June 8th we launched This is Us? How TV Does and Doesn’t Get Male Caregiving at the Ebell of Los Angeles with the report’s co-author, the

Calling on Men in a Post-Roe Reality

Ways for Men to Support Reproductive Justice The decision by the US Supreme Court on Friday to end a woman’s constitutional protection to seek a safe and legal abortion

Men Are Participating More in Care Work, But the World is Still 92 Years Away From Achieving Care Equality

Today, June 15, Equimundo launches the State of the World’s Fathers 2021 report, exploring the persistent individual and structural challenges – and providing recommendations for addressing them

NEW: Paid Leave Policies Key in Supporting Employees During COVID-19

Strong paid leave programs are proven to be a vital tool for protecting employees’ and businesses’ economic security and health during the current global pandemic. A new

Engaging Men in Reducing Maternal, Newborn, and Child Mortality: Lessons from Bangladesh, Ghana, Haiti, Nigeria, and Senegal

New learning briefs highlight the importance of framing programs to recruit and retain male participants; ensuring high-quality facilitation; and including populations that are typically missing from such programs when designing and implementing gender-transformative projects.

New Research: COVID-19 and a Crisis of Care in the United States

Nearly 60% of men and women say daily house and care work has increased during the pandemic, and that it is the most time-consuming part of their days

The Invisible Pandemic of Violence Against Women and Children: How You Can Help

While we are all being asked to stay at home across the globe – if we are able to, under the assumption that this is the safest place to endure this pandemic and avoid broader contagion – some people seem to forget that homes are not safe for many women and children.

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