Equimundo News – 11th Edition
In August, Equimundo and partners participated in the Sixth Symposium on Fatherhood, Singularities and Public Policies: Fatherhood and Care (“VI Simpósio Paternidades, Singularidades e Políticas Públicas: Paternidade
A Study of Gender, Masculinities and Reintegration of Former Combatants in Rwanda: Results from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES)
This report presents results from IMAGES conducted in the Mutobo Demobilization and Reintegration Center in Rwanda by Equimundo and partners during October 2013 and January 2014.
Equimundo News – 10th Edition
At the end of May, days before the beginning of the World Cup in Brazil, Equimundo launched a campaign to prevent the sexual exploitation of children and
Global pathways to men’s caregiving: Mixed methods findings from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey and the Men Who Care study
This mixed method study explores which men are more involved in caregiving, and what childhood and adulthood factors influence their level of involvement. This is an Author’s
The Making of Sexual Violence
This report presents an overview of five study sites of the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES), presents findings related to men’s self-reported perpetration of sexual
Gender Relations, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and the Effects of Conflict on Women and Men in North Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: Results from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES)
This report presents the complete results from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) conducted by Equimundo, Sonke Gender Justice, and Institut Supérieur du Lac in
Equimundo News – 9th Edition
We are starting 2014 on the right foot! This is the first edition of Equimundo News and we already have an exciting announcement: Equimundo has opened a
A Radical Agenda for Men’s Caregiving
The gender equality agenda has long discussed the unequal burden of care work for women and girls. But this debate has seldom focused on how to create
Engaging Men, Changing Gender Norms: Directions for Gender-Transformative Action
This MenEngage-UNFPA advocacy brief explores the importance of changing social norms related to men’s ideas and behaviors and examines several questions: Can men support gender equality and
Sports and the Making of Men: Transforming Gender Norms on the Playing Field
This MenEngage-UNFPA advocacy brief explores ideas on how to transform sport – an important part of the lives of most boys and many men – to encourage gender equitable
Sexual Violence in Conflict and Post-Conflict: Engaging Men and Boys
This MenEngage-UNFPA advocacy brief explores how to engage men and boys in preventing and responding to sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict settings. Both the prevention of
The Other Side of Gender: Men as Critical Agents of Change
This report aims to complement and further the work of the women, peace, and security agenda through a discussion of the formation of male identities, drivers of
Gender Relations, Sexual Violence and the Effects of Conflict on Women and Men in North Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Preliminary Results from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES)
This report presents the preliminary results from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Equimundo News – 8th Edition
The International Girls Day, celebrated on October 11th, draws attention to the importance of promoting girl’s empowerment and changes in gender norms which reinforce inequalities in opportunity
Equimundo News – 7th Edition
For Equimundo, August is Fatherhood Appreciation Month. Thus, this newsletter is dedicated to all men who participate in caregiving tasks, domestic chores and doling out affection, as
Understanding Men’s Violence Against Women: Findings from the IMAGES Survey in Brazil, Chile and Mexico
This publication features specific data from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) on violence against women in three countries in the Latin American region: Brazil,
Equimundo News – 6th Edition
On May 18th, the national day to Combat Abuse and Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in Brazil, Equimundo launched the research report Homens, Mulheres e a
Men, Gender Equality and Gender Relations in Mali: Findings from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey
This report provides a summary of key findings from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) in Mali.
‘I can do women’s work’: reflections on engaging men as allies in women’s economic empowerment in Rwanda
The benefits of women’s economic empowerment are well-known and documented in the development literature. Few studies and interventions, however, have explored how men react or can be
Equimundo News – 5th Edition
In this January edition of Equimundo News, we provide an overview of the activities conducted by Equimundo at the end of 2012 and beginning of 2013. We
Engaging Men and Boys in Advancing Women’s Agency: Where We Stand and New Directions
This review explores the evidence base on the role of men and boys in advancing women’s agency. It examines the literature on gender norms and their influence
Programs for Men who Have Used Violence Against Women: Recommendations for Action and Caution
This briefing prepared in collaboration by MenEngage, Equimundo, Rutgers WPF, and MenCare+ explores how programs for men who have used IPV can be part of comprehensive approaches
Measuring Gender Attitude: Using Gender-Equitable Men Scale (GEMS) in Various Socio-Cultural Settings
This report describes the development of the Gender-Equitable Men (GEM) scale and the process of country-specific adaptation. It also highlights its relevance as a tool to measure
Equimundo News – 4th Edition
October is the month when Brazil celebrates the Children’s Day, one of the most popular dates in the country. In 2012, the United Nations (UN) declared October