COVID-19 demands that we pay attention to who does the care work – and how we support them
March 18, 2020
COVID-19 demands quick public health responses. As the scope of the pandemic expands, we must also pay attention to care: to who provides care in elder care facilities, nurse-provided medical care and who does the unpaid care at home, where we are all increasingly now spending our time: it’s overwhelmingly women. Women continue to be…continue reading
New Online Portal on State of Men’s Access to and Utilization of HIV Services with Support from UNAIDS, Sonke Gender Justice, and Promundo
March 17, 2020
With the support of UNAIDS, Sonke Gender Justice and Promundo launch a new online portal on men and HIV to accelerate action on gender equality and support global efforts to increase men’s use of HIV services. Sonke Gender Justice and Promundo are excited to launch a new online resource developed with support from UNAIDS: a web-based portal on men…continue reading
If We Want to Disrupt Cycles of Violence, Psychosocial Support Interventions Provide a Promising Way Forward
March 12, 2020
Exposure to violence in childhood can take an enormous toll on children’s mental and physical health now and in the long-term; it can also impact their future productivity and relationships. Importantly, children’s direct experiences with or witnessing of violence are strongly linked with perpetrating or experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) as adults. This association –…continue reading
Promundo in the Press: February 2020
March 11, 2020
Welcome to “Promundo in the Press,” a monthly recap of media that mention Promundo or MenCare, the global fatherhood campaign that Promundo co-coordinates. We know that in order to create a truly equal, nonviolent world in which men and boys are allies in the fight for gender justice, we need to spread the word. Here…continue reading
Want to be a Better Male Ally for Gender Equality? Here Are Nine Steps You Can Take
March 6, 2020
While most men say that they want to support gender equality, a survey produced by Promundo in partnership with Bonobos reveals that they are not necessarily taking steps to reduce gender discrimination and harassment. On International Women’s Day, here are nine steps men can take to close the gap between intentions and actions when it…continue reading