Caring Men

A Father’s Day Message From Ziauddin Yousafzai, Malala’s Father

From the moment my daughter Malala was born, I wanted her to experience the world. I wanted her to have her own identity. I wanted to be

State of the World’s Fathers 2019: Unlocking the Power of Men’s Care

State of the World’s Fathers, produced by Equimundo, is a globally recognized, biennial report and advocacy platform aiming to change power structures, policies, and social norms around

State of the World’s Fathers 2019 Report Finds That 85 Percent of Fathers Say They Would Do Anything To Be Very Involved in Caring for Their New Child, but Are Still Taking on Far Less Than Mothers

Today, June 5, Equimundo launches the State of the World’s Fathers 2019 report, revealing new data and analysis from over 40 countries, and recommendations to close the

Bandebereho randomized controlled trial: a six-year follow-up

The Bandebereho (‘role model’) intervention, adapted from Equimundo’s Program P, engages men in maternal, newborn and child health, caregiving and healthier couple relations in Rwanda. To date,

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

Program D Manual

Program D was developed based on evaluations of the Program H and M manuals, which demonstrated effectiveness in transforming harmful norms around gender and sexuality among young

State of the World’s Fathers Report to Launch June 2019 in Advance of Father’s Day

In June 2019, at the Women Deliver Global Conference in Vancouver, Canada, Equimundo and Sonke Gender Justice will launch MenCare’s third-ever State of the World’s Fathers report with

Getting Men to Care: Social Norms and Men’s Participation in Unpaid Care Work

In November, 2018, Equimundo convened a group of global and regional experts for a two-day meeting to discuss the role of social norm change in achieving equality in

Equimundo CEO Gary Barker’s Chapter Featured in Acclaimed Anthology, The Crisis of Connection

Since the beginning of the 21st century, the book argues, people have become increasingly disconnected from themselves, each other, and the world around them. Edited by Niobe Way, The Crisis of Connection examines inequalities and the science of human connection before presenting a path to a more just and humane world.

Reflections on Gender, Patriarchy, and Peace: Results from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) in Afghanistan: Executive Summary

This report has been temporarily removed at the request of UN Women.

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

Highlights from Equimundo Convening: Getting Men to Care and State of the World’s Fathers 2019 Report Meeting

The first in a series of convenings supported by the Advancing Learning and Innovation on Gender Norms (ALIGN) project was held in Kigali, Rwanda hosted by Equimundo and RWAMREC.

Join Equimundo at the 2018 International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) in Rwanda

On November 12, the 2018 International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) begins in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together the family planning community and providing a strategic space for

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–

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 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

Equimundo, Ipas, and ICRW Co-host Webinar on Men’s Roles in Abortion Decision-Making: Research from Ghana & India

Equimundo, Ipas, and ICRW co-hosted a webinar exploring men’s roles in decision-making around abortion. New research from Ghana and India provides key insights into men’s attitudes and

Equimundo in the Press: June 2018

Welcome to “Equimundo in the Press,” a monthly recap of media that mention Equimundo or MenCare, the global fatherhood campaign that Equimundo co-coordinates. We know that in

Living Peace Institute Celebrates International Women’s Day With Dialogue on Gender and Women’s Economic Empowerment

The Living Peace Institute (LPI), Equimundo’s strategic partner in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), celebrated International Women’s Day this year with a daylong dialogue on “Gender and Women’s Economic

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

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Progress and Barriers to Fathers Taking Parental Leave

Equimundo and Dove Men+Care partnered to carry out a pioneering study on what keeps fathers from taking parental leave and being the fully engaged caregivers they want

Helping Dads Care

Equimundo and Dove Men+Care partnered to carry out a pioneering study, surveying over 1,700 men and women aged 25 to 45 in the United States, on what

Equimundo Presents at the Stockholm Forum on Gender Equality

On April 16, 2018, Equimundo’s President and CEO Gary Barker presented at the Stockholm Forum on Gender Equality, a convening to mobilize civil society, governments, private sector

Join Equimundo at the 2018 International Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Summit

The 2018 International Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) Summit featuring Entertainment Education takes place April 16-20 in Nusa Dua, Indonesia, and Equimundo is presenting its evidence-based