Promundo in the Press: June 2018
July 6, 2018
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
The Trump Administration’s Decision to Withdraw From the Human Rights Council Lands the United States on the Wrong Side of History and Justice
July 5, 2018
The United States was once a leader on supporting global efforts to end violence against women and promote women’s human rights. But under President Trump, the US government is now far from that; the decision to withdraw the country from the Human Rights Council is just one example….continue reading
Momentum Continues on Gender-Transformative Approaches to Engaging Men and Boys at the UN Human Rights Council
June 28, 2018
Originally posted on MenEngage Alliance MenEngage Alliance members, including Promundo, and partners convened at the 38th session of UN Human Rights Council (HRC38) in Geneva, Switzerland from June 18-22, 2018. Twenty-four participants from 16 countries represented MenEngage Alliance and Prevention+ to strengthen understanding, capacities, and advocacy efforts on feminist-informed approaches to engaging men and boys in gender equality…continue reading
Promundo and Market Analysis Release New Research on Violence Against Women in Brazil
June 26, 2018
Promundo, in partnership with the independent research firm Market Analysis, launched the report Dimensioning Gender-Based Violence in Brazil: A Study on Perceptions and Experiences of Violence Among Women in May 2018. Conducted by Market Analysis, the study included the experiences of more than 1,000 individuals across Brazil, revealing that gender-based violence is still a troubling…continue reading
Living Peace Institute Celebrates International Women’s Day With Dialogue on Gender and Women’s Economic Empowerment
June 26, 2018
The Living Peace Institute (LPI), Promundo’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 Empowerment.” LPI, an organization that works to promote gender equality and prevent gender-based violence in DRC, planned the dialogue around the day’s 2018 national theme, “Investing in the…continue reading