CARE International Balkans and its partners in the region published the State of the World’s Fathers: Balkans Review in April 2016, building on the efforts of the global State of the World’s Fathers report by conducting a policy review of gender-equitable fatherhood and caregiving policies in the region. Policymakers and civil society organizations contributed to developing …
"Fathers", a popular reality TV show in Georgia, addresses the state of fatherhood and men's involvement in childcare and housework. The show was one of the most-watched shows in the country during its time slot, and it is just the latest installment in an ongoing UNFPA campaign to increase fathers’ involvement in family life in Georgia. …
The 60th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) takes place at United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York on March 14–24, 2016. The annual conference engages government representatives, UN entities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in addressing progress toward achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women, discussing challenges and opportunities, and …
MenCare’s partner in Brazil, Equimundo, recently carried out a social media campaign to urge President Dilma Rousseff to approve new legislation within the country’s “Legal Framework for Early Childhood.” Among other relevant measures to protect children’s rights, this legal framework now provides for an expansion of paternity leave from 5 to 20 days for employees …
Today, at the Commission on the Status of Women’s official side event “Sharing the Care,” presented by the Permanent Mission of Iceland, the Government Offices of Sweden, UN Women, MenEngage, and MenCare, we are debating what data, policies, and programs can truly revolutionize and advance the unpaid care agenda. At MenCare, we believe that full …
MenCare Bulgaria believes that men can play a key role in helping to end bullying in schools, from children’s early years through their adolescence. This is why the country’s “Being a Dad” campaign promoted, for the first time ever, Pink Shirt Day on February 24. Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada and is now …
