This report explores the links between masculine norms and men's likelihood to perpetrate or experience violence, and the associated implications of efforts to prevent various forms of men's violence.Read More
Male Engagement
As Practitioner and Mother, Empowerment is the Goal
This blog reflects the thoughts of an advocate, professional, and a mother. "Two key lessons I learned through this experience were that (1) we mustn’t underestimate young people and (2) getting results out of policies is hard work."Read More
MenCare Program Reduces Partner Violence in Rwanda by 40% in Two Years
Limited evidence exists on the effectiveness of male engagement interventions and how they impact relationship power dynamics and women’s decisionmaking. This study assessed the impact of the Bandebereho gender-transformative couples’ intervention on multiple behavioral and health-related outcomes influenced by gender norms and power relations.Read More
Analysis of Men’s Involvement in Maternal and Child Health as a Policy Intervention
This study explores how men’s involvement is conceptualized in rural Central Malawi, highlighting the key factors influencing men’s involvement in maternal and child health, particularly maternal and child nutrition.Read More
Engaging Men and Boys in Family Planning: A Strategic Planning Guide
This document is intended to lead program managers, planners, and decision-makers through a strategic process to identify effective investments for engaging men in efforts to improve sexual and reproductive health. Read More
Engaging Boys and Men in Contraception Use and Family Planning: A Slide Deck
This slide deck, funded by USAID through the Policy, Advocacy, and Communication Enhanced for Population and Reproductive Health (PACE) Project, consists of 57 data-driven slides that can be used by advocates, program planners, and funders, to make the case for engaging boys and men in family planning. Read More