Equimundo has produced three new research papers, developed in partnership with UNFPA as part of the Global Boyhood Initiative, examining critical dimensions of boys’ development in today’s
From the earliest stages of learning about their bodies, identities, attractions, reproductive choices, and desires for relationships, boys need information, services, and support – in order to support themselves and others around them.
Comprehensive sexuality education is still the exception rather than the norm in schools globally. Young people and children are looking to digital spaces to find information and greater understanding about the world around them, including about sex and sexuality, specifically through consumption of online pornography.
The concept of “anti-feminist backlash” has become increasingly prominent in the discourse on international gender equality. The term variously refers to everything from individual dissent to organized political resistance against the real or imagined advancements of women, girls, and feminist movements. At its core, the notion of backlash presupposes a landscape where significant strides toward equality for women and girls have been made, prompting a reactive effort by those who disagree with and/or perceive themselves as disenfranchised by these shifts.
I learned firsthand how true the saying “justice delayed is justice denied” can be. In 2017, I accompanied a young girl, Thandiswa (not her real name), and
Equimundo’s Conversation Starters are a set of 10 illustrated cards designed to spark meaningful dialogue about masculinity, gender norms, and healthier pathways for boys and young men.
For media inquiries, please contact: press@equimundo.org Created by Pixar veterans and backed by leading researchers, new game pairs with exclusive first-look of Ryzo Studios’ animated short film Release
For media inquiries, please contact: press@equimundo.org London, U.K. – Last week, Equimundo was part of the launch of the Labour Party’s new Group for Men and Boys
What if the digital spaces where boys and men play, learn, and connect could also model care, collaboration, and healthier masculinities? For much of Equimundo’s history, our
If you are raising a boy today, you may have found yourself asking a question that feels impossible to answer: “What is my son seeing online?“ Not
The content targeted to boys online is not the same content targeted to adults. As a result, the messages boys are exposed to are often misunderstood and
Understanding Masculinity in a Changing World Polarizing conversations about masculinities exist in several contexts around the world. In the home, in communities, among friends, in workplaces, and
The double-speak feels beyond what Orwell could have imagined: Trump was awarded a peace prize by FIFA – and then, barely a week later, the US Institute
I have an older daughter and a younger son – both of whom I taught to read. When I taught my daughter, we sat quietly on the
For UK/EU media inquiries, please contact: 📧 rebecca@ladburypr.com For US/Global media inquiries, please contact: 📧 press@equimundo.org November 14, 2025, London, UK – A new report from Equimundo,
The Young Men and Media Collective (YMMC) is a new initiative funded by the Caring Masculinity Fund that aims to transform the way young men see themselves
At a time when young men are showing the least optimism for their futures and the lowest levels of social connection, they are increasingly finding purpose online.
Masculinities in Indonesia; Morocco and Jordan; and Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda A three-report series from Equimundo offers a clear, data-driven look at how young men (ages
This blog is the second of a two-part series exploring how to prevent violence by proactively engaging with men and boys. It first appeared here. Read part
Equimundo Reaction to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order to Support Young Men and Boys’ Mental Health August 5, 2025, Washington, D.C. Gary Barker, CEO and Founder, Equimundo: “Governor
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