Paid Leave Is Our Best Shot for Equality in the Home
There is no country in the world, where, on the whole, men and women do the same amount of care work. How we change that is a difficult question.
A Pilot Program with Parents in Lebanon Shows Promise in Helping Men Become More Involved Parents and Partners
A recent evaluation of evidence-based parenting program finds that hands-on, reflective sessions with new parents can lead to reductions in corporal punishment, men’s increased involvement at home, and improvements in couple communication.
Investigating Social Safety Net Programs and the Impact they Have on Gender Equality
“What do masculinities and gender relations have to do with social safety net programs in low- and middle- income countries?” This was the question Equimundo used to
Join Us Live for the MenCare Global Meeting November 19-21 in Rabat, Morocco
MenCare: A Global Fatherhood Campaign, coordinated by Equimundo and Sonke Gender Justice, will host partners and colleagues from more than 20 countries this week. MenCare partners and
State of Nordic Fathers Report Identifies Possible Avenues to Increase Fathers’ Share of Childcare and Leave
Equimundo, Nordic Council of Ministers, and MÄN launch new State of Nordic Fathers report today in UN City, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Join Equimundo at the 25th Anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development in Nairobi, Kenya
The 2019 staging of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) – dubbed the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 – takes place in Nairobi, Kenya November 12-14, 2019.
From Vancouver to Pretoria, the State of the World’s Fathers 2019 Report Calls for Men’s Full Partnership in World’s Childcare and Domestic Work
Equimundo, as a co-coordinator of MenCare: A Global Fatherhood Campaign, launched the third State of the World’s Fathers report on June 5 at the Women Deliver 2019 Conference in Vancouver, Canada. The event was co-hosted by Equimundo and Unilever, Dove Men+Care, in advance of Father’s Day in many countries around the world.
What We Know About Masculinity, Fatherhood, and Caregiving
Becoming a father can be a defining step into adulthood, and fathers who take a hands-on role in caring for their children, from the earliest days, often say it’s one of the most fulfilling parts of their lives. According to research conducted in advance of the 2019 State of the World’s Fathers, some 85 percent of fathers across seven countries said they would do anything to be very involved in caring for their newborn or adopted child.
A Father’s Day Message From Ziauddin Yousafzai, Malala’s Father
From the moment my daughter Malala was born, I wanted her to experience the world. I wanted her to have her own identity. I wanted to be
State of the World’s Fathers 2019 Report Finds That 85 Percent of Fathers Say They Would Do Anything To Be Very Involved in Caring for Their New Child, but Are Still Taking on Far Less Than Mothers
Today, June 5, Equimundo launches the State of the World’s Fathers 2019 report, revealing new data and analysis from over 40 countries, and recommendations to close the
State of the World’s Fathers Report to Launch June 2019 in Advance of Father’s Day
In June 2019, at the Women Deliver Global Conference in Vancouver, Canada, Equimundo and Sonke Gender Justice will launch MenCare’s third-ever State of the World’s Fathers report with
Equimundo CEO Gary Barker’s Chapter Featured in Acclaimed Anthology, The Crisis of Connection
Since the beginning of the 21st century, the book argues, people have become increasingly disconnected from themselves, each other, and the world around them. Edited by Niobe Way, The Crisis of Connection examines inequalities and the science of human connection before presenting a path to a more just and humane world.
What We Know About Men, Masculinities, and Gender Equality
Gender inequality is one of the most pressing global barriers to social and economic progress and to the fulfillment of human rights; because of this, achieving gender
Highlights from Equimundo Convening: Getting Men to Care and State of the World’s Fathers 2019 Report Meeting
The first in a series of convenings supported by the Advancing Learning and Innovation on Gender Norms (ALIGN) project was held in Kigali, Rwanda hosted by Equimundo and RWAMREC.
Join Equimundo at the 2018 International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) in Rwanda
On November 12, the 2018 International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) begins in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together the family planning community and providing a strategic space for
Equimundo and UN Women Launch Thematic Briefs on Gender Equality and Ending Violence Based on Research in Middle East and North Africa
Equimundo and UN Women released a series of briefs to drive program development and policy change, informed by results from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey–
Equimundo, Ipas, and ICRW Co-host Webinar on Men’s Roles in Abortion Decision-Making: Research from Ghana & India
Equimundo, Ipas, and ICRW co-hosted a webinar exploring men’s roles in decision-making around abortion. New research from Ghana and India provides key insights into men’s attitudes and
Manual Programa P Bolivia
Program P (named after padre, the word for father in Spanish) is a gender-transformative, father-focused intervention that encourages male caregivers and their partners to challenge restrictive gender norms, learn new
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.
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.
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
Equimundo in the Press: June 2018
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
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.
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