Engaging Young Boys is a Key to Achieving Gender Equality and Healthy Manhood Reveals New Research, as Part of the Global Boyhood Initiative
October 15, 2020
A first-of-its-kind, research-backed initiative focused on boyhood, founded by Promundo and the Kering Foundation in partnership with Plan International, launches today in the United States (US) with plans to expand internationally. The Global Boyhood Initiative (GBI), founded by Promundo and the Kering Foundation in partnership with Plan International with the support of Gucci’s Chime For…continue reading
From Health to Care to Politics and Human Rights, Addressing Masculinity is Key in Responding to COVID-19, Reveals a New Report
September 17, 2020
A new report, based on critical masculinity theory and a wide range of academic and news sources, reveals and analyzes the interconnections among men, masculinities, and the far-reaching impacts of COVID-19. …continue reading
Men Scoring Higher on ’Man Box’ Scale are Prone to Violence, Mental Illness
August 6, 2020
New study affirms men who harbor more harmful attitudes about masculinity – including beliefs about aggression and homophobia – tend toward bullying, sexual harassment, depression, and suicidal thoughts….continue reading
Promundo in the Press: July 2020
August 1, 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
Engaging Men in Reducing Maternal, Newborn, and Child Mortality: Lessons from Bangladesh, Ghana, Haiti, Nigeria, and Senegal
July 23, 2020
New learning briefs highlight the importance of framing programs to recruit and retain male participants; ensuring high-quality facilitation; and including populations that are typically missing from such programs when designing and implementing gender-transformative projects. …continue reading