NEW: Paid Leave Policies Key in Supporting Employees During COVID-19
Strong paid leave programs are proven to be a vital tool for protecting employees’ and businesses’ economic security and health during the current global pandemic. A new
The State of America’s Boys: An Urgent Case for a More Connected Boyhood
The State of America’s Boys: An Urgent Case for a More Connected Boyhood presents research and expert perspectives and investigates what it is about boyhood that too
If He Can See It, Will He Be It? Representations of Masculinity in Boys’ Television
“If He Can See It, Will He Be It? Representations of Masculinity in Boys’ Television” was developed through a collaboration among Equimundo, the Geena Davis Institute on
Caring Under COVID-19: How the Pandemic Is – and Is Not – Changing Unpaid Care and Domestic Work Responsibilities in the United States
Caring Under COVID-19: How the Pandemic Is – and Is Not – Changing Unpaid Care and Domestic Work Responsibilities in the United States, a new report by
New Research: COVID-19 and a Crisis of Care in the United States
Nearly 60% of men and women say daily house and care work has increased during the pandemic, and that it is the most time-consuming part of their days
End Structural Racism and the Assault on Black People in the United States
We stand in solidarity with the Black community, Black Lives Matter, and with everyone who is in pain and is outraged by these chronic injustices.
Staying-at-Home with our Sons: Fostering Healthy Masculinity in Challenging Times
Staying-at-Home with our Sons: Fostering Healthy Masculinity in Challenging Times, a new report by Equimundo and the Kering Foundation, summarizes the findings from a national survey of
More Than ⅔ of Parents in the United States say boys Don’t Feel Comfortable Sharing When They Feel Scared or Lonely, Reveals New Research
The Staying at Home With our Sons: Fostering Healthy Masculinity in Challenging Times report summarizes the findings of that study, providing new insights on how parents can support healthier and more connected, resilient behavior in their sons.
Join Equimundo at the 64th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York, US
Following the UN Secretary-General’s recommendation to Member States to amend the format of the 64th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in light
Harmful Masculinity Costs the United States More Than $15 Billion a Year, Reveals New Study
New research from gender equality organization Equimundo calculates the social impact and economic cost of harmful masculine behaviors.
Men Want to Learn More about Safer and Consensual Sex, According to Manhood 2.0 Program Evaluation in Washington, DC
Though fatherhood is not always a negative experience for young men and not every teen pregnancy is unwanted or unplanned, research shows that young men and their
Manhood 2.0: Program Overview and Final Results
The following program overview provides a description of the Manhood 2.0 program, challenges and lessons learned, and key evaluation findings. It is intended to be a summary
New Study Shows High Prevalence of Sexual Harassment and Assault, and Much of the Public Believes Survivors
A new study released today by UC San Diego’s Center for Gender Equity and Health (GEH) and the nonprofit organization Stop Street Harassment (SSH) shows that sexual
Measuring #MeToo: A National Study on Sexual Harassment and Assault
This study released by UC San Diego’s Center for Gender Equity and Health (GEH) and the nonprofit organization Stop Street Harassment (SSH), with inputs from Equimundo and
Join Equimundo at Event on Why Masculinity Matters for Health, Well-Being, and Gender Equality
Join Equimundo in Washington, DC on May 2, 2019 for an event exploring masculinity, health, and well-being. RSVP here. In the past year, global and US-specific attention
New Research Attaches Price Tag of Over $15 Billion to Harmful Masculine Behaviors in the United States
The Cost of the Man Box, a new study from Equimundo and AXE, Unilever’s leading male grooming brand, launches today, revealing that “man up” stereotypes – and the
The Cost of the Man Box: A study on the economic impacts of harmful masculine stereotypes in the United States
The Cost of the Man Box: A study on the economic impacts of harmful masculine stereotypes in the United States, a new report from Equimundo and AXE, Unilever’s
The Cost of the Man Box: A study on the economic impacts of harmful masculine stereotypes in the US, UK, and Mexico: Executive summary
The Cost of the Man Box: A study on the economic impacts of harmful masculine stereotypes in the US, UK, and Mexico, a new summary report from Equimundo
Key Equimundo Publications Focused on the United States
The #MeToo movement sparked a cultural shift through which harassment and violence will no longer be relegated to silence. However, sexual harassment and assault remain pervasive, and the topic,
New US Study Reveals Gap in Intention Versus Action When It Comes to Male Allyship for Gender Equality
Today, on International Women’s Day, Equimundo is launching a national research study on male allyship for gender equality in the US, carried out with support from menswear
So, You Want To Be A Male Ally For Gender Equality? (And You Should)
This research brief presents nationally representative survey data and focus group discussions in the United States on male allyship for gender equality. Results from the study provide
This International Women’s Day, Equimundo is Partnering with Bonobos to Improve Male Allyship for Gender Equality
This International Women’s Day – Friday, March 8 – Equimundo is pleased to partner with Bonobos, a male clothing brand in the United States, by carrying out
When Some Men Feel Manhood is Under Attack, How Much Attention Should We Be Paying to Their ‘Dislikes’?
In January, the American Psychological Association (APA) published landmark guidelines affirming that restrictive ideas about manhood can cause real harm to men in terms of depressive symptoms, suicide, substance
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.