In June 2019, at the Women Deliver Global Conference in Vancouver, Canada, Equimundo and Sonke Gender Justice will launch MenCare’s third-ever State of the World’s Fathers report with its Steering Committee and partners, featuring new, cross-country analysis and data on men’s caregiving. The report, sponsored by Unilever, Dove Men+Care, calls for men’s uptake of their full share …
This report presents the state of fatherhood in Brazil, highlighting men's caregiving practices and efforts to promote engaged fatherhood.
MenCare’s June 2014 newsletter features updates from our partners in Chile, Guatemala, Rwanda, Indonesia and globally. Learn about the MenCare+ partner meeting, new fatherhood guides and materials, successful workshops and more.
A Toolkit for MenEngage Africa organizations working with media This Media Kit seeks to promote men as caregivers and fathers, through media campaigns, educational programs, and advocacy initiatives. Different campaigns tell the stories of men who challenge stereotypes to become more involved caregivers for their children. Other initiatives engage policymakers to legislate paid leave for …
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.
This month, psychologist and MenCare partner Darío Ibarra appeared on Desayunos Informales, an Uruguayan television program, to discuss same-sex parents and raising children without reinforcing gender stereotypes. Darío emphasized that to grow up healthy and happy, children need (1) unconditional love, (2) care, (3) a violence-free home, and (4) freedom from gender stereotypes – all …
Happy Mother’s Day! From our partners in over 40 countries globally, today and every day we celebrate the incredible role that mothers play in the lives of their children. Whether you are a biological mother or an adoptive one, an aunt, grandmother, teacher, coach, or a role model to a child in your life, thank …
“As a father today, I am more of a companion to my kids. […] Each one of them is a different world and they want and like different things.” This is just one reflection that emerged from a gathering of six fathers who met during MenCare Bulgaria’s “Fathers’ Eve” event. At the beginning of the country’s Father’s Week in November 2016, we held the event to discuss fatherhood and caregiving with participants.
In 2015 and 2016, World Vision Lanka has engaged hundreds of fathers in the Ambagamuwa Area Development Program (ADP) in caregiving and gender equality, working to create family-wide and community-wide transformation through its MenCare programming. World Vision Lanka has shared stories of the changes men have undergone as a part of the program: reducing their …
This English report summarizes the study carried out among a Dutch fathers, obtaining insight into fathers’ involvement in caregiving.
