Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice

Adolescence?tells the story of a 13-year-old, Jamie, who has been arrested for allegedly murdering a girl in his school in a small UK town. What begins as a police procedural becomes a moving tale of boyhood, of the?manosphere, of well-intentioned teachers and parents trying to keep boys on a path to their better selves. "I was moved by the power of the story, but I was also weeping for the families I had met in real life a few weeks earlier. With colleagues from Equimundo, we interviewed parents and teenage boys in Kansas – in a city that might be the US equivalent of the small town in?Adolescence?– about their lives, the manosphere, and their struggles," writes Gary Barker, PhD, Equimundo President and CEO, in an op-ed for Ms. Magazine. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/e7V48z7H Check out about these additional resources about the manosphere here: ?? What is the masosphere? Understanding male-dominated spaces promoting extremism and misogyny https://lnkd.in/eB3PUDky ?? Talking to kids about radical influencers: https://lnkd.in/edhwrRzj ?? Conversation starters for kids: https://lnkd.in/esYRWM49 #BoyhoodInitiative #Adolescence #AdolescenceShow #AdolescenceNetflix #Manosphere #Boyhood

We're looking forward to participating in the #CIES2025 conference this weekend in Chicago. This Sunday, March 23, Equimundo will present on the virtual panel, 'Promoting gender equitable values in schools in challenging digital and social contexts.' Our team will present an evaluation from our #GlobalBoyhoodInitiative curriculum implemented in the UK, where we've worked with teachers to integrate gender equality education in primary schools. This program is a unique example of curricula designed for and implemented with pre-adolescents. Time: 8:00 to 9:15 am CT Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/edXxcamU

Today, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, we are happy to announce the launch of #StandWithHer, a global gender justice campaign in collaboration with MenEngage Alliance, Equality Now, and UN Women at #CSW69. This powerful campaign is inspired by To Kill A Tiger, the Oscar?-nominated documentary by Nisha Pahuja, now streaming on Netflix. To Kill A Tiger tells the story of Ranjit, a farmer in Jharkhand, India, and his wife, Jaganti, who seek justice for their 13-year-old daughter, Kiran (pseudonym), after three men sexually assault her. Ranjit’s decision to support his daughter is virtually unheard of, and his journey unprecedented. Despite social ostracization, death threats, economic poverty, and caste prejudice, they refuse to give up. Defying all odds, they win a landmark ruling. Their story of courage and resilience has the power to inspire people around the world to work for a future free of gender-based violence (#GBV). With support from powerful voices like Priyanka Chopra, Dev Patel, Mindy Kaling, and more, #StandWithHer harnesses the power of storytelling to bring men and boys into the fight to end gender-based violence (GBV). #StandWithHer seeks to empower survivors to seek justice, create a culture of shared responsibility by engaging men and boys as allies, and prevent GBV through education and shifting social narratives. The campaign kicks off with a screening tour in cities across the US including New York, Chicago, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, and Washington. Learn more about #StandWithHer here: https://lnkd.in/eseamnCH #ToKillATiger

Violence against women and children is an urgent global health crisis with profound social, economic, and generational consequences. How can we end violence in our lifetime? A film from the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) explores what the field needs to deliver evidence-based solutions that respond to local needs and change lives. While there is more evidence than ever on what works to prevent sexual and gender-based violence, global numbers have?not reduced in meaningful ways in the last two decades. Why? Limited funding for research and programming, a lack of political will and solid engagement from all stakeholders, as well as the recent backlash against gender equality.?Evidence is a powerful tool to drive change.?But to build a healthy research ecosystem we need core, consistent, and long-term funding for local researchers in low- and middle-income countries, where the need is greater, but resources are limited.? Violence is preventable, and together, we can?make it happen. We were proud to take part in this powerful video?produced?by the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI), featuring our President and CEO Gary Barker, PhD, alongside experts in the field including Claudia Garcia Moreno, Jane Ndungu, Elizabeth Dartnall, Kalliopi Mingeirou, Tarana B., Tesmerelna Atsbeha, and Tvisha Nevatia. Watch the full film on the SVRI YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/e6CqsJ-D UN Women | me too. International | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund | University of Exeter

Equimundo is thrilled to announce our membership in the Accelerator for Shifting Gender Norms through Education! We're excited to help?build the field and deepen and disseminate evidence-based models that effectively shift gender norms in adolescence, ultimately supporting gender equality in and through education. The Accelerator's focus on integrating explicit principles and strategies for discussing gender and power with youth in schools is crucial for fostering gender-equitable attitudes, decreasing tolerance for violence, reducing dropout rates, delaying the age of marriage, and improving communication between students. We are in the company of 11 other high-impact organizations working across Africa, Asia and Latin America.?Together, we can create deeper impact and lasting change. #genderequality #education #gendernorms #youthdevelopment A??o Educativa - Assessoria, Pesquisa e Informa??o | Breakthrough Trust | Centre for Catalyzing Change (C3) | Centre for Girls' Education | FAWE | Fundación para la Aplicación y Ense?anza de la Ciencia (FUNDAEC) | Glasswing International | International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) | Projet Jeune Leader | Raising Voices | Room to Read Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dXCvZfpx

Today, on International Women’s Day, it’s important to reiterate this message: when so many young men believe feminism is out to get them them, it’s not the time to give up. If anything, if gender equality is to survive as a cause – and if our democracy is to endure – we must double down on our efforts to both support and engage men and boys. And as we do this, we must also continue to advocate for investment in supporting the organizations and frontline services that serve the populations most impacted by this administration – women, girls, LGBTQ+ people, and immigrants. The fight for equality is far from over, and it is more urgent than ever. Read this important International Women's Day message from Equimundo Deputy CEO, Giovanna Lauro. #InternationalWomensDay2025 #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #EngagingMenandBoys #GenderEquality

Tackling gender gaps helps men, too. Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice CEO Gary Barker, PhD shares how ‘positive masculinity’ can improve men and women’s lives at home and at work. #IWD2025 #MeettheLeader Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ei5c_pkW Read the transcript here: https://lnkd.in/ej9qRGnQ

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Join us on March 11th for an empowering, one-hour panel discussion hosted by Together Women Rise, Equimundo, and Landesa in honor of International Women’s Day. This discussion will focus on the urgent need to change the systems that hold women back in the fight for gender equality and how we tackle the root causes of gender inequality. Hear from Beverley Francis-Gibson (CEO of Together Women Rise), Gary Barker, PhD Barker (President & CEO of Equimundo), and Beth Roberts (Director, Center for Women’s Land Rights at Landesa) as they discuss the critical role of Landesa in advocating for women’s land rights and Equimundo’s mission to engage men and boys as allies. Together, we will explore the ways we’re accelerating change and creating opportunities for women and girls worldwide. #AccelerateAction RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gYJCWzTm

?? Are you ensuring equitable practices across all areas of your business? Join our live session on 25 February on?Gender Equality in Supply Chains?and learn how to drive gender-responsive practices across your business. Sign up for the Countdown to International Women’s Day at?https://lnkd.in/ezzS_vx3?to receive an invitation to the session.