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Why Fatherhood is a Game Changer for Gender Equality

Gary Barker at his TEDxBarcelonaWomen talk

“Caregiving is serious. It is neither male nor female. It is simply what makes us human.” During the latest TEDxBarcelonaWomen event, Gary Barker, the International Director at MenCare’s Global Co-Coordinator, Equimundo used personal stories and global trends to reinforce the importance of men’s caregiving in improving gender relations. Barker was one of ten speakers, ranging 

Preventing violence against women by engaging men

A speaker at the launch of MenCare+ Indonesia (Laki-Laki Peduli)

This Wednesday, Rutgers WPF Indonesia, launched Laki-Laki Peduli, the Indonesian adaptation of MenCare+, a four-country initiative to promote gender equality and involved fatherhood and to prevent gender-based violence. 

“SHAMELESS” Campaign takes off in Brazil

Student champions of Brazil's "Shameless" campaign

Public school students in Brazil have created a campaign entitled “Shameless” to promote sexual and reproductive health in schools. MenCare+, which in Brazil is called ‘Mais Pai,’ in partnership with the Manager Group of Health and Prevention in Schools (a Federal Government program) and the State Education Secretary of Rio de Janeiro kicked off the