This International Women’s Day we are calling on men to take the next step in their allyship, and #ChoosetoChallenge inequality, bias, and sexism at work and at home. — This International Women’s Day and every day, here are 4 stereotypes and misconceptions that we’re asking men to actively question, reflect on, and challenge — personally and as they show up in communities, places of work, and/or governments. …

Nine steps men can take to become better allies to co-workers, partners, friends, and family. — While most men say that they want to support gender equality, a survey produced by Promundo in partnership with Bonobos reveals that they are not necessarily taking steps to reduce gender discrimination and harassment. With Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day approaching, here are nine steps men can take…

Exploring the challenges of effecting feminist change within groups of men. — By Tomara Garrod, Promundo Writing Fellow: a poet, producer, and facilitator interested in the individuals and communities that build and box us. Feminists have long been invested in exploring how politics bleed into our everyday personal lives. Men seeking to act as feminist allies will know this crossover well; Many…

Featuring conversations that shed light on key data, evidence-based approaches, and action steps to build healthy masculinity and achieve gender equality. — Happy end of the year! As we wrap up 2020, we reflect on a year in which, despite uncertainties and setbacks, Promundo and partner’s research, programs, and advocacy work have positively contributed to ever-growing conversations around healthy masculinities and gender equality in the media.

Facing the colonialist values upholding social and economic inequalities that undermine and disadvantage Black people around the world. — By Amílcar Sanatan, Promundo Writing Fellow: a writer and activist invested in political work to engage Caribbean men and boys in gender justice. George Floyd was executed in the streets of Minneapolis. Young women and men throughout the state and country protested, under the banner “Black Lives Matter.” They braved…

What works to prevent men’s violence against women? By Gary Barker, President & CEO, Promundo-US From November 25 to December 10, we join thousands of organizations around the world for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. It has been 20 years that the campaign has been active…

Being an ally is about making change, not being comfortable. — By Quentin Thomas, Promundo Writing Fellow: a public policy student and peer educator exploring the intersection between writing and social justice. I remember during my sophomore year of high school when the protests in Ferguson were happening in the wake of Michael Brown’s murder at the hands of police. This…

Just like our jeans, our maleness can be thrown away and re-worked when they don't fit. — By Amílcar Sanatan, Promundo Writing Fellow: a writer and activist invested in political work to engage Caribbean men and boys in gender justice. Content warning from Promundo: This piece contains descriptions of violence. “Be a man!”, said the police officer to my friend when he felt he didn’t speak clearly…