September 2020: Exploring the effects of COVID-19 on fatherhood and caregiving
MenCare’s September 2020 newsletter brings you updates from the United States, Czech Republic, Poland, Uganda, Russia, Kosovo, Eswatini, Poland, Italy, the Caribbean, the Netherlands, and South Africa. Learn more about the research, programs, and campaigns our partners are leading to engage men in active fatherhood and caregiving, and in the advancement of gender equality worldwide. This edition, many MenCare partners explore the particular impacts of COVID-19 on care responsibilities, health services, and in public policy.
We’re excited to share that the 5th International Conference on Men and Equal Opportunities will be held September 3-4, 2020 in Tallin, Estonia and virtually. This conference will seek to provide a space for furthering discussions and learning from each other’s experiences on topics ranging from caring to toxic masculinities. Learn more here.
Beginning on July 1, 2020, parental leave for partners has been extended in the Netherlands by five weeks. Up until 2019, partners and fathers only had two days of paid leave. Continue Reading
Studies conducted in Poland by the Share the Care Foundation and IQS research agency show that 79% of women and men agree that both sexes are equally good guardians for their children. Continue Reading
In Italy, as elsewhere, giving birth during COVID-19 has been a lonely and stressful event for many women, with fathers/partners being generally kept away.... Continue Reading
MenCare’s September 2020 newsletter brings you updates from the United States, Czech Republic, Poland, Uganda, Russia, Kosovo, Eswatini, Poland, Italy, the Caribbean, the Netherlands, and South Africa. Learn more about the research, programs, and campaigns our partners are leading to engage men in active fatherhood and caregiving, and in the advancement of gender equality worldwide.... Continue Reading
väter aktiv (active fathers), an organization in South Tyrol (Northern Italy), has conducted a survey to gain insight into the current situation of families (primarily fathers) as well as companies and organizations with regard to: changes in the general conditions, the reality of working from home, and the compatibility of family and work.... Continue Reading
Deeds Driven Dads, was recently honored by the historic Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) as Ambassador to the Sustainable Community Development Movement, a regional social and economic building initiative created in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, encompassing a myriad of sustainable community initiatives from innovative entrepreneurship to closing the digital divide.... Continue Reading
The Babe Locotfo campaign is a social media and in-person awareness campaign on positive fatherhood. Kwakha Indvodza through this campaign positively engages Eswatini men by actively encouraging and emphasizing the importance of a father’s role in the family.... Continue Reading
Provisions under the FFCR and CARES Acts fall short in addressing paid leave, cash transfers, and childcare under COVID-19. How can we push for these benefits to better serve families and care workers?... Continue Reading
Nearly 60% of men and women say daily house and care work has increased during the pandemic, and that it is the most time-consuming part of their days... Continue Reading
With the continuing rise of right wing populism and authoritarian strongmen in positions of power in many countries, patriarchy seems more entrenched than ever. ... Continue Reading
This manual was developed for use by health workers, social activists, non-profit organizations, educators, and other individuals and institutions that aim to promote men’s involvement as caregivers.
This Media Kit seeks to promote men as caregivers and fathers, through media campaigns, educational programmes and advocacy initiatives. Different campaigns tell the stories of men who challenge stereotypes to become more involved care-givers for their children.
This article cites data from the Men, Women and Gender Relations in Georgia: Public Perceptions and Attitudes report and reveals that Georgian society is moving away from gender-biased views and attitudes towards achieving meaningful gender equality.
This article cites data from the Caring Under COVID-19: How the Pandemic Is – and Is Not – Changing Unpaid Care and Domestic Work Responsibilities report and urges men to take on more care work at home.
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Aapta Garg
MenCare Global Co-Coordinator
Senior Program Officer,
Promundo-US
Washington, DC Email
Mpho Mabhena
MenCare Global Co-Coordinator
Child Rights and Positive Parenting Regional Coordinator
Sonke Gender Justice
Cape Town, South Africa Email
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MenCare Communications
Director of Marketing and Communications,
Promundo-US
Washington, DC Email
May-Mei Lee
MenCare New Partners
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Promundo-US
Washington, DC Email
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MenCare Communications Support
Digital Engagement and Content Assistant,
Promundo-US
Washington, DC Email
Roma Richardson
MenCare Communications Support
Editorial and Brand Management Assistant,
Promundo-US
Washington, DC Email
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