Engaging Men in Unpaid Care Work: An Advocacy Brief for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Unpaid care work is one of the key drivers of women’s inequality. In Eastern Europe, it is also an element in continuing low fertility as the prospect
Men in Serbia: Changes, Resistance and Challenges
Men in Serbia: Changes, Resistance and Challenges addresses key issues in the field of men and gender equality, including partner relations, the dynamics of family relationships, and key
Masculinity Today: Men’s Attitudes to Gender Stereotypes and Violence Against Women
To fill the gaps in the data on men’s behavioral practices and attitudes related to gender equality and violence, UNFPA Ukraine launched a survey – based on
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
Equimundo Trains Eastern Europe Partners in Gender-Transformative Approaches
In January and February 2018, Equimundo conducted a series of trainings for partner organizations in Latvia and Bulgaria through the organization’s partnership with the Oak Foundation. Partners
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
Young Men, Masculinity and Wellbeing
This report summarizes the findings of a qualitative research study exploring young men’s experiences of masculinity and wellbeing, undertaken as an Open University research project in association
Join Equimundo at the 7th Annual MAN Conference
On June 5-7, 2017, Equimundo will co-host the 7th annual MAN Conference in Belgrade, Serbia with Center E8, a leading youth organization in the region. Recognized as one
The Man Box
The Man Box report, launched by Equimundo and Axe, is a new study on young men’s attitudes, behaviors, and understandings of manhood. The research was conducted with
Equimundo and Axe Launch First-Ever “Man Box” Report, a Critical Look at Being a Young Man in the US, UK, and Mexico
Today, Equimundo and Axe are launching a landmark analysis of what it means to be a young man in the United States, United Kingdom, and Mexico. On
Join Equimundo and Axe at “Stuck in the ‘Man Box’: Young Men, Identity and Why It Matters” Launch Event on March 30
Provider, guardian, hero – cultural changes have been loosening these narrow roles for men, right? Maybe not as much as we think. New research on attitudes in
Images of Fatherhood: Summary
This “Images of Fatherhood” summary highlights results from the Dutch research report ‘Visies op vaderschap’ – research conducted by Rutgers in partnership with Equimundo, as a part
The Link Between Men’s Zero-sum Gender Beliefs and Mental Health: Findings from Chile and Croatia
Zero-sum gender beliefs (ZSGBs) refer to the perception that the advancement of a gender outgroup’s rights (e.g., women’s rights) would be at the expense of a gender
New MenEngage Platform Launches in Eastern Europe and Central Asia to Engage Men and Boys for Gender Justice
On September 28, 2016, Equimundo collaborated to launch the new Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) MenEngage Platform, connecting practitioners across the region to exchange best practices
Equimundo Partners With Axe to Break Stereotypes
You may be familiar with the Axe brand, but what you may not know is that Axe is now on a mission to fight the limitations of
Equimundo Launches Report on the State of Fatherhood and Caregiving in Portugal
Equimundo-Europe, in collaboration with the Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra and the Coimbra School of Nursing, launched its first report on the State of Involved and Nonviolent Fatherhood in Portugal at “Big Plans for Equality,” the fourth meeting of health professionals hosted by the Association for Family Planning in Lisbon on May 31.
State of Involved and Nonviolent Fatherhood in Portugal
Involving men in fatherhood and caregiving has enormous potential to transform the lives of men and women in Portugal and around the world. With this in mind,
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
Men and Gender Equality in the Republic of Moldova: IMAGES in Moldova
This report presents results from the “Men and Gender Equality in the Republic of Moldova” study, based on the methodology of the International Men and Gender Equality
Gary Barker Named to Guttmacher-Lancet Commission on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
The Guttmacher Institute announced last week that Equimundo’s International Director Gary Barker is one of 14 experts who will serve on the Guttmacher-Lancet Commission on Sexual and
State of Russia’s Fathers
This report presents the state of fatherhood in Russia, as part of the State of the World’s Fathers series. The study aims to fill the gap in
State of the World’s Fathers: Balkan Review
The first of its kind, State of the World’s Fathers Report launched in June 2015 in 10 cities around the world, providing a periodic, data-driven snapshot of the state of
Caring for Equality
Prenatal sex selection—choosing to continue or terminate a pregnancy based on the baby’s sex—is a blatant form of gender-based violence. This manual, developed by World Vision Armenia,
Understanding Young Men and Masculinities in the Balkans: Implications for Health, Development, and Peace
This literature review examines the health behaviors and livelihood challenges faced by young men aged 15 to 25 in Southeastern Europe. It provides an analysis of gender equality,