Paid Leave Is Our Best Shot for Equality in the Home
There is no country in the world, where, on the whole, men and women do the same amount of care work. How we change that is a difficult question.
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
A Pilot Program with Parents in Lebanon Shows Promise in Helping Men Become More Involved Parents and Partners
A recent evaluation of evidence-based parenting program finds that hands-on, reflective sessions with new parents can lead to reductions in corporal punishment, men’s increased involvement at home, and improvements in couple communication.
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
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
Investigating Social Safety Net Programs and the Impact they Have on Gender Equality
“What do masculinities and gender relations have to do with social safety net programs in low- and middle- income countries?” This was the question Equimundo used to
Join Us Live for the MenCare Global Meeting November 19-21 in Rabat, Morocco
MenCare: A Global Fatherhood Campaign, coordinated by Equimundo and Sonke Gender Justice, will host partners and colleagues from more than 20 countries this week. MenCare partners and
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
State of Nordic Fathers Report Identifies Possible Avenues to Increase Fathers’ Share of Childcare and Leave
Equimundo, Nordic Council of Ministers, and MÄN launch new State of Nordic Fathers report today in UN City, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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
Join Equimundo at the 25th Anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development in Nairobi, Kenya
The 2019 staging of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) – dubbed the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 – takes place in Nairobi, Kenya November 12-14, 2019.
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
From Vancouver to Pretoria, the State of the World’s Fathers 2019 Report Calls for Men’s Full Partnership in World’s Childcare and Domestic Work
Equimundo, as a co-coordinator of MenCare: A Global Fatherhood Campaign, launched the third State of the World’s Fathers report on June 5 at the Women Deliver 2019 Conference in Vancouver, Canada. The event was co-hosted by Equimundo and Unilever, Dove Men+Care, in advance of Father’s Day in many countries around the world.
The State of Fatherhood in Brazil 2019: Time for Action
The State of Fatherhood in Brazil 2019: Time for Action is the second report of its kind in the country, which is part of the State of the World’s
What We Know About Masculinity, Fatherhood, and Caregiving
Becoming a father can be a defining step into adulthood, and fathers who take a hands-on role in caring for their children, from the earliest days, often say it’s one of the most fulfilling parts of their lives. According to research conducted in advance of the 2019 State of the World’s Fathers, some 85 percent of fathers across seven countries said they would do anything to be very involved in caring for their newborn or adopted child.
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
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.