Promundo in the Press: November 2019
December 19, 2019
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
Clara Alemann Joins Promundo as Director of Programs
December 18, 2019
Clara Alemann, a gender specialist with over 15 years of experience in program design and implementation and evaluation of government and social development programs to advance gender equality, has joined Promundo as Director of Programs. With a lens on regional and national initiatives, Clara joins the Programs team in Washington, DC to draw and build…continue reading
Building on Positive Coping Strategies, Respect for Consent, and Nonviolence in Democratic Republic of the Congo
December 10, 2019
Set against the backdrop of armed conflict and political instability in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Living Peace Institute (LPI) works toward attaining sustainable, peace and gender equality at all levels of society. Using findings from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES), Promundo and Institut Supérieur du Lac developed the Living…continue reading
Making the Connections: Harmful Masculine Norms and Conflict and War
December 9, 2019
Involvement in militaries or militias is also undeniably male. Even among men who voluntarily enlist in the military or join a militia or rebel group, a certain amount of coercion rooted in potential access to dominant, powerful, and privileged masculinity is at play….continue reading
Making the Connections: Harmful Masculine Norms and Suicide
December 7, 2019
While suicide is often not considered violence, 50 percent of all violent deaths for men are suicides. While women are more likely to attempt suicide, men are more likely to die by suicide. …continue reading