This cluster randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of CHARM2, a gender-synchronized, gender equity-focused family planning (FP) intervention for young married couples to promote uptake of reversible contraceptives and healthy spacing and timing of births in India. The intervention led to improved FP use, reproductive agency, and contraceptive communication.

Men caregivers play an important role in ensuring all children receive nurturing care. From supportive services to enabling policies and beyond, this infographic from MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership shows how men can be supported to provide nurturing care for their children from pregnancy to early childhood.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects the health of women across the globe, with the greatest burden encountered by women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This scoping review aims to summarize and critically examine primary prevention interventions addressing IPV perpetration by men and boys in LMICs and identify gaps in the evidence base.

The “Inside the FP Story” podcast explores the fundamentals of designing and implementing family planning programming. Season 3 will explore how to approach gender integration in family planning programs—including reproductive empowerment, gender-based violence prevention and response, and male engagement. Hear from a variety of guests as they offer practical examples and specific guidance on integrating gender awareness and equality within their family planning programs. The podcast launches Wednesday, April 20, with new episodes released every Wednesday until May 3.

This commentary argues that while women and girls and men and boys are all affected by the current mental health crisis amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis among men warrants close attention given potential impacts on global public health and the unique, gendered responses required to meet men’s needs. Along with their call to address social and economic vulnerabilities exacerbated during the pandemic, the authors provide examples of evidence-based, scalable interventions to support men’s mental health.

This blog discusses how a continuous endorsement of masculinity beliefs may negatively influence the overall health and wellbeing of men. Conformity to masculine beliefs prevents men from seeking professional help and care when going through emotional or personal crises, causes them to seek less preventive care, and can contribute to intentional deferment of professional care when experiencing injury or illness.