Caring Men

Unveiling Key Findings from State of the World’s Fathers: Time for Action Report

On June 9, Equimundo will launch the 2017 State of the World’s Fathers: Time for Action report, a MenCare publication, revealing what has stalled progress toward global

Equimundo Signs on as Official Partner of 50/50 Day, Working Toward a Gender-Equitable World

Equimundo has signed on as an official partner for 50/50 Day on May 10, a campaign founded by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tiffany Shlain to examine the history of

Boys and Men as Partners for Advancing Gender Equality Infographic

Women Deliver, Equimundo, and Dove Men+Care have developed a joint infographic outlining the benefits of engaging boys and men as partners in advancing gender equality. The infographic

The Pilot of Program P-ECD in Lebanon: Evaluation Results and Lessons Learned

This brief provides a description of Program P-Early Childhood Development (ECD): a program designed to promote active, involved parenting; as well as key evaluation findings, implementation challenges,

Promoting men’s engagement as equitable, non-violent fathers and caregivers in children’s early lives: Programmatic reflections and recommendations

“Promoting men’s engagement as equitable, non-violent fathers and caregivers in children’s early lives: Programmatic reflections and recommendations” is an article published in The International Journal of Birth

Why Men Matter in Closing the Caregiving Divide

The unpaid care work divide represents an enduring aspect of gender inequality where men are expected to be the breadwinners while women are responsible for care and domestic work.

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to family planning and gender equity among husbands of adolescent girls in Niger

“Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to family planning and gender equity among husbands of adolescent girls in Niger” is an article published in the Global Public Health journal, which

Applying a Masculinities Lens to the Gendered Impacts of Social Safety Nets

Social protection systems are highlighted in the UN’s Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development as an important tool to reduce poverty. Different forms of social safety net programs

Join Equimundo at the 61st Commission on the Status of Women in New York

Today begins the sixty-first session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. From March 13 to 24, representatives of Member

State of Nordic Fathers

Fatherhood norms have changed considerably in the Nordic countries over the past decades. The sight of a father pushing his baby in a pram is no longer

Becoming a Father: Join us in Making the MenCare Commitment

Becoming a father is a life-changing experience. Eighty-five percent of fathers tell us they’d do anything to be very involved in caring for their new child, but

Equimundo Launches First Report on the State of Brazil’s Fathers

Men’s involvement in domestic chores and caregiving matters, as revealed by the growing body of studies emerging from around the world over the last two decades. There

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

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

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

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.

For Women’s Economic Empowerment We Need More Caring Men

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.

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 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.

Why Dads Should Demand Paid Leave

When Mark Zuckerberg takes paternity leave, the world takes note. While we applaud his ability to “lean out,” we don’t generally talk about the support that a father – or any parent – needs to do it (and just how many don’t have it).

Why America’s Fathers Aren’t Living Up to Expectations

For many American fathers, there’s still a disconnect between what they want, and what they think they can do. They may want to be equal partners, to share the joys and responsibilities of parenting with their partner, but a triple combination of antiquated gender norms, sclerotic workplace culture and lack of family-friendly policies knock that choice off the table.

How Mr. Mom Became a Stay at Home Dad

My colleague had a baby and her husband decided to take a 12-month leave from his job to stay home with the newborn. We, her co-workers, were all surprised, if not shocked. That was nearly 20 years ago. We likely would have been as surprised today. And we wouldn’t have been alone in our American reaction, as we are one of a handful of countries without mandatory paid leave for either parent.