We're very excited to see our colleague, Aloys Mahwa, in the 2024 Inaugural Cohort of John Lewis Peace Fellows at U.S. Institute of Peace, for his work with men and boys affected by conflict in the #DRC with the Living Peace Institute. Congratulations, Aloys! Learn more: usip.org/grants-fellows…

'We are not winning the hearts and minds of young men with the gender equality agenda.'
There's a backward trend on men's support of gender equality. How can we change course?
Our President and CEO, Gary Barker, discusses here: youtu.be/vVaatD9Gn4s?fe…
#GEM24 Harvard CID Women and Public Policy Program

Gender equality advocate, Equimundo's Gary Barker, offers 3 transformative insights on fostering a culture of care, compassion & connection among men. Tune into his insightful TED Talks to learn more about reframing masculinity

🔗ted.com/talks/gary_bar…

#Care #Compassion

Exciting collaboration in action! Yesterday, community health workers at Gitare Health Center met with #Bandebereho staff in Burera District for a planning meeting. Great discussions on improving healthcare at the grassroots level. The future looks promising! #Burera #Teamwork

🌍 Community matters! Building connected, inclusive communities can help prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Let's work together to create safer spaces for everyone. Learn more: buff.ly/3JtfloP #ConnectedCommunities #HealthEquityMatters #SAAM2024

In partnership with UNFPA, World Health Organization (WHO), & Queen's University Belfast 🎓, we are excited to share the publication (bit.ly/MenSRHR) of understanding #masculinities , #equality , & #SRHR

▶️Register for the online event here: bit.ly/1MayCPD57
▶️In-person here: bit.ly/49VFQOy
#ICPD30

Meet the #SVRIForum24 Wellness team Robin Julies, Dir. African Population Behavioral Institute African Population Behavioural Research Institute & Tracey Koten, CEO Mental Wellness Initiative S.A providing space and opportunity for Forum delegates to access self - care. More here: bit.ly/3xoNyn2
SVRI #SVRIForum24

At United Nations #CSW68 , we hosted eight parallel and side events around issues like #TFGBV , #paidleave , and engaging men and boys in gender justice.
Find recordings from some of our events & other key takeaways here:
equimundo.org/key-takeaways-…
Sonke Gender Justice MenEngage Alliance ChildFund Alliance RWAMREC

Our work focuses on preventing violence before it happens, through critical discussion and reflection on harmful gender norms. Together, we can create a society where nurturing, care, and connection thrive. #SAAM2024 #GBV

RWAMREC's ED, Kathe Doyle and Shamsi KAZIMBAYA from Equimundo, the Bandebereho project coordinator, and the Maternal Child & Community Health Division Manager met Prof. Claude Mambo MUVUNYI, Director General of RBC, to discuss further partnership for the #BANDEBEREHO scale-up.

Building connected communities is crucial in preventing violence. Let's join hands with National Sexual Violence Resource Center for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and work towards creating safe societies for everyone. #ConnectedCommunities #SAAM2024

New brand alert 🔔 MenCare Campaign got a refresh!

We are thrilled to show off the MenCare Campaign's refreshed look and feel. We remain committed to the same goals and values, now with a new visual identity and website.

Explore the new site here: mencare.org

There’s more we can do to prevent and protect boys from sexual violence – both online and offline.

#BlueUmbrellaDay

Applications for Women Deliver's Emerging Leaders for Change Program are now open!

🌍 Eligible countries: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, & Uganda
🧡 Age range: 15-29 years old

Deadline: May 30, 2024

Learn more & apply here:
womendeliver.org/emerging-leade…

#SVRIForum24 is offering a limited number of bursaries for researchers, practitioners, activists, and others working on #VAW & #VAC . Closing date: TOMORROW, April 12, 2024, 11:59 SAST. Find out more here: svriforum2024.org/bursaries/
SVRI

What does the evidence on minimum age of marriage laws mean for advocacy on child, early, & forced marriage and unions (CEFMU)? Join us to discuss how we can shape a global advocacy agenda on CEFMU that centers girls’ rights, agency, & opportunities.
ajws.zoom.us/webinar/regist… American Jewish World Service (AJWS)

Dr. Wessel van den Berg called for male allyship to go beyond the performative and into silent practice.

“I want to call for male peer allies—for invisible male allyship at home, where there is no one to applaud you.” ~ Wessel van den Berg

Webinar 4/17: Join us for a discussion on how we can collectively shape and update laws on child, early, and forced marriage and unions ( #CEFMU ), centering girls’ rights and agency.
Hosted by American Jewish World Service (AJWS) & moderated by IPPF Global.
ajws.zoom.us/webinar/regist…