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
Adapting a Global Gender-Transformative Violence Prevention Program for the U.S. Community-Based Setting for Work with Young Men
“Adapting a Global Gender-Transformative Violence Prevention Program for the U.S. Community-Based Setting for Work with Young Men,” is a Equimundo-authored article published in the Global Social Welfare journal. The
Youth Living Peace: Scaling up Support for Adolescents in School
“I have confidence in myself now,” shares a female participant in the Youth Living Peace program in Democratic Republic of the Congo; “I have seen that girls can do a lot of things. Having the facilitators and talking with others girls helped me to choose my goals, to choose my friends better- those who will be good influence for me and my future.”
16 Days of Activism, 16 Pledges to End Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in the Workplace
Starting on November 25, organizations around the world join a movement to spread awareness and take action during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Join Equimundo at Innovative genEquality Hackathon Event to Create Change
Do you have a innovative idea that could create positive change for gender equality? Are you a coder, activist, designer, product manager, data scientist, behavioral scientist, policy
Masculine Norms and Men’s Health: Making the Connections
What are the links between masculine norms and men’s health outcomes globally? What implications do these links have for efforts to improve men’s health – alongside efforts
Masculine Norms and Men’s Health: Making the Connections: Executive Summary
What are the links between masculine norms and men’s health outcomes globally? What implications do these links have for efforts to improve men’s health – alongside efforts
New Research Explores Male Engagement in Premarital Abortions in New Delhi, India
A new research report from Equimundo and the International Center for Research on Women explores male engagement in premarital abortion in New Delhi, India.
Exploring Male Engagement in Premarital Abortion: Perceptions and Lived Experiences of Young Women and Men in New Delhi, India
In India, unsafe abortion is the third leading cause of maternal death, and it contributes 8% to all such deaths every year. Even though unmarried women in
Prevention+ Works to Prevent Gender-Based Violence in Rwanda by Engaging Individuals, Communities, Policymakers, and Media
Prevention+ is a multi-country program – coordinated internationally by Equimundo, Rutgers, and Sonke Gender Justice – that envisions a world where healthy, respectful, and equal relationships are
Young Men’s Experiences in a Pregnancy Prevention Program for Males
Pregnancy prevention programs that target young women overlook the pivotal role that young men can play in preventing unintended pregnancies. Few pregnancy prevention programs focus on the role of young men in making decisions about contraception. While 80 percent of births reported by young fathers (under age 25) are unintended, research indicates that about half of young men believe pregnancy prevention should be their partners’ responsibility.
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–
New IMAGES Research Reveals Challenges to and Momentum Toward Gender Equality in Tanzania
Results from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) in Tanzania launch today in Dar es Salaam, revealing a complex picture of men’s and women’s roles
Understanding How to Engage Men in Gender-Transformative Approaches to End Violence Against Women
This guidance note draws data and recommendations from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey – Middle East and North Africa (IMAGES MENA) on the topic of
Understanding How to Promote Men’s Caregiving to Advance Gender Equality
This guidance note draws data and recommendations from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey – Middle East and North Africa (IMAGES MENA) on the topic of promoting
Understanding How to Engage Young Men in Gender Equality
This guidance note draws data and recommendations from International Men and Gender Equality Survey – Middle East and North Africa (IMAGES MENA) on the topic of engaging
Understanding How to Raise Kids More Gender-Equitably
This guidance note draws data and recommendations from International Men and Gender Equality Survey – Middle East and North Africa (IMAGES MENA) on the topic of raising children
On International Day of the Girl Child, There’s No Avoiding the Role of Men and Boys in Ending Child Marriage
Today, on the International Day of the Girl Child, we’re called by the United Nations to stand with girls and to support them to take charge of their futures, focusing on the theme, “With Her: A Skilled GirlForce.” While there are many ways we can – and must – support girls to realize their full potential, we believe that one issue which deserves our urgent attention is eradicating child marriage. Around the world, an estimated 1 in 5 girls is still married before she is 18, and over 650 million women alive today have been married as children.
Equimundo Presents Its Commitment to Girls at the Global Girls’ Summit 2018
On October 10, 2018, the eve of the seventh official International Day of the Girl, Plan International and leading youth activists from around the globe hosted the
What We Know: An Evidence Review of What We Know About Sexual Harassment and Dating Violence
The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have called unprecedented attention to sexual harassment and assault. What the national dialogue is currently lacking, however, is a proactive discussion on
Upcoming Webinar on Involving Boys in Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health Programming
Equimundo’s Tim Shand will present on evidence-based interventions to involve boys in sexual and reproductive health programming in a webinar on October 2, hosted by The Challenge Initiative.
Equimundo and University of Malawi Launch New Curriculum Promoting Gender Equality and Sexual and Reproductive Health Among Very Young Adolescents
Equimundo and the College of Medicine at the University of Malawi are proud to launch Very Young Adolescence 2.0: A curriculum to promote gender equality and sexual and reproductive health. Supported by UNICEF Malawi, this program was adapted and pilot-tested in Malawi in 2017.
What Works – Beyond Programming – To Shift Gender Norms on a Large Scale?
What works, beyond programming, to shift gender norms on a large scale? Although programmatic approaches can have strong and lasting impacts, they often reach only a small fraction of a population where broader change is needed.
Bold Moves to End Sexual Violence: How Young Men Can Transform the Future of Manhood
We often talk about violence passively: How many women face violence from a partner, or how many young men are at risk of gun violence in their neighborhoods. By doing so, we’re avoiding a major question: How do we explain the fact that so much of the world’s violence is carried out by men?