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Manhood 2.0: A Curriculum Promoting a Gender-Equitable Future of Manhood

Manhood 2.0 is a gender-transformative curriculum developed by Equimundo and the University of Pittsburgh to engage young men aged 15 to 24 in reflecting on the impacts

Exploring Harmful Practices of Early/Child Marriage and FGM/C in Georgia

Until recently, early/child marriage has been notably absent from public rhetoric and policies in Georgia, a country where 14 percent of women marry before the age of

Using Radio and Television to Promote Change in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Living Peace Institute (LPI) uses radio sketches and television to promote change in post-conflict settings in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, discussing ways to end cycles of violence, how to manage emotions, family dynamics, and more.

Masculine Norms and Violence: Making the Connections

What are the links between masculine norms and men’s likelihood to perpetrate or experience violence? What implications do these links have for efforts to prevent the many

Living Peace Promotes Positive Change Through Visual Stories in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Living Peace Institute, Equimundo’s affiliate in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), is committed to working toward post-conflict peace and equality with vulnerable populations, including those youth,

The Girl Who Brought Girls into the “Be A Man” Club

Guest post by our partners at Center E8, who have adapted Equimundo’s Program M for work with young women in Serbia. This is a story about a

Gender-Transformative Bandebereho Couples’ Intervention to Promote Male Engagement in Reproductive and Maternal Health and Violence Prevention in Rwanda: Findings From a Randomized Controlled Trial

This research article, released in the journal PLOS ONE, covers an evaluation led by Equimundo, together with the Rwanda Biomedical Center and Rwanda Men’s Resource Center. The recent multi-site

Join Equimundo at Women Deliver’s 2016 Global Conference

The largest global convening on girls’ and women’s health, rights, and well-being, Women Deliver’s 2016 conference will take place May 16-19 in Copenhagen, Denmark. At the conference, we will

Unmasking Sexual Harassment: How Toxic Masculinities Drive Men’s Abuse in the US, UK, and Mexico and What We Can Do to End It

Unmasking Sexual Harassment: How Toxic Masculinities Drive Men’s Abuse in the US, UK, and Mexico and What We Can Do to End It is a research brief produced

Men and Boys in Displacement

Refugee women and children face specific risks and their needs are, quite rightly, highlighted and addressed by the humanitarian community. The situation and specific needs of single

Being a Man in Maputo: Masculinities, Poverty, and Violence in Mozambique

The report Being a Man in Maputo: Masculinities, Poverty, and Violence in Mozambique presents the results of the adaptation of the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) in

Living Peace Institute Promotes Peace and Equality in Democratic Republic of the Congo on International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day, celebrated each year on March 8, is an opportunity to highlight the achievements of all women and girls globally, while calling for greater equality.

The Global Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Package for Men and Adolescent Boys

The Global Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Package for Men and Adolescent Boys – developed by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) and United Nations Population Fund (UNPF)

Reframing Gender Equality and Sustainable Change: Should Men Be in the Picture?

Recent research from the EMERGE project highlights that men and boys can be important allies and agents of change in working with women and girls to drive momentum on their empowerment. The project has learned that men working together with women to challenge problematic gender roles and expectations can strengthen accountability claims and provide space for mutual learning and redefinition of gender norms.

Adolescent Relationship Violence in Brazil and Honduras: Executive Summary

What puts adolescents at risk of experiencing relationship violence? In 2015, Equimundo and the Inter-American Development Bank carried out a qualitative study to examine risk and protective

Adolescent Relationship Violence in Brazil and Honduras

What puts adolescents at risk of experiencing relationship violence? In 2015, Equimundo and the Inter-American Development Bank carried out a qualitative study to examine risk and protective

TIME’s “The Secret War Crime” Highlights Equimundo’s Living Peace Initiative as Part of the Effort to Prevent Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

We’re humbled to be mentioned in TIME’s cover story “The Secret War Crime,” written by Aryn Baker. Against a background of horrific and widespread sexual violence in conflict, Baker narrates the stories of victims and survivors of this violence – and of others who are working for change.

Transforming Gender Relations Within an Existing Project: The Mozambique Experience

Concern Worldwide is collaborating with Equimundo to shift its “Linking Agribusiness and Nutrition” (LAN) project in Mozambique from a gender-sensitive approach to one that is gender-transformative, and to increase the project’s capacity to engage men in order to improve mother and child nutrition.

Can Targeting Men Reduce Intimate Partner Violence?

This brief outlines findings from the qualitative, time-series impact evaluation of the Living Peace intervention piloted by Equimundo in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Living Peace program

Reducing Violence Against Women Through Psychological Interventions Targeting Men

This brief outlines approaches to reducing violence against women through psychological interventions targeting men. The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI), in partnership with the World Bank Group,

The Truth About Adolescent Boys

New publication by Equimundo and UNFPA highlights importance of engaging young men in gender equality and in sexual and reproductive health and rights Reaching gender equality must,

Living Peace in Democratic Republic of the Congo

This report presents the findings of a qualitative, time-series evaluation that assessed the impact on intimate partner violence (IPV) prevention of a pilot intervention program called Living

Prevention+: Men and Women Ending Gender-based Violence

This brochure outlines the approach, values, and goals of the Prevention+ program, a five-year multi-country program that envisions a world where healthy, respectful, and equal relationships are the

Considering Gender: Practical guidance for rural development initiatives in Solomon Islands

The majority of Solomon Islanders live in rural communities and are dependent on natural resources for their livelihoods. For many people, ways of generating income or producing