Women’s unequal share of unpaid care work – necessary yet uncompensated childcare and housework – is a critical component of their economic inequality. It prevents women from participating equally in the labour market and affects the type, location, and nature of paid work they can take on.
Welcome to “Equimundo in the Press,” a monthly recap of media that mentions Equimundo’s work. We know that in order to create a truly equal, nonviolent world in
O período da adolescência é hoje amplamente reconhecido como um momento importante de transição para a idade adulta, em que a maioria dos jovens começa a atingir a puberdade,
This 4-page document provides an overview of Equimundo’s Getting to Equal initiative. The initiative aims to shift the global discourse on men and sexual and reproductive health and
Unmet sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs are a critical threat to the health of individuals worldwide, and gender inequalities remain a significant barrier to addressing such
This month, more than thirty men allegedly gang-raped a sixteen-year-old girl in Brazil because of her supposed infidelity to her boyfriend. A few months before that, my organization, Equimundo, carried out a study finding that nearly half of girls interviewed at a school in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo reported having traded sex for money.
Last year, Nikki van der Gaag co-authored a groundbreaking study on the world’s fathers after realizing they were absent from most research. This year, she’s honing in on fatherhood in specific regions and delving into the cultural context behind men’s involvement in their children’s lives. In this interview, Nikki van der Gaag joins David Michael Newstead to discuss her research, gender equality, and Ryan Gosling.
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
This year, Equimundo turned 20. Equimundo’s work started in low-income communities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the belief that men and boys should be allies with
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
Desmascarando o assédio sexual: como as masculinidades tóxicas impulsionam o abuso masculino nos EUA, Reino Unido e México e o que podemos fazer para acabar com isso é um resumo de pesquisa produzido
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)
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.
In 2016, Equimundo continued to gather policy-actionable research on men’s attitudes and practices related to gender equality in 10 new countries around the world, as part of
The 60th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place at United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York on March 14–24, 2016. The annual conference
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,
On International Women’s Day, as we’re asked to pledge our support for women’s leadership and equality at work, we cannot ignore what’s happening at home. Gary Barker explains how shared, equitable household duties between men and women not only promote gender equality, but also men’s health overall.
Este folheto descreve a abordagem, os valores e os objetivos do programa Prevention+, um programa multinacional de cinco anos que prevê um mundo onde relacionamentos saudáveis, respeitosos e igualitários são a base
In honor of International Women’s Day 2016, Equimundo talked to authors and experts Nikki van der Gaag and Shereen El Feki about the progress made, challenges faced, and long-term strategies needed to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment. Shereen spoke with us about sexuality and gender in the Arab region, and Nikki about the importance of bringing men on board with feminism.
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2016, Equimundo talked to Shereen El Feki about sexuality and gender in the Arab region. Shereen is the author of “Sex and the Citadel” and an acclaimed broadcaster, writer, and academic.
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2016, Equimundo talked to Nikki van der Gaag about the importance of bringing men on board with feminism. Nikki is the author of “Feminism and Men” and a noted feminist, writer, and communicator.
O primeiro relatório sobre o Estado da Paternidade no Mundo, uma análise histórica da paternidade, foi lançado em 2015 na sede das Nações Unidas em Nova Iorque e posteriormente em 10
As the Managing Director of Women Effect, Simi Shah talks to people doing amazing things in the world every day. Simi met with Gary Barker, Founder and International Director of Equimundo, during his recent trip to London to discuss Equimundo’s work with men and boys.
The State of the World’s Fathers: Time for Action 2017 report, a MenCare publication, draws from nearly 100 research studies and reports, with data from nearly every country where
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