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Celebrating International Women’s Day

A man and woman, smiling in conversation.

International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, provides an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women in our lives – and around the world – while calling for greater gender equality. 

“World’s Greatest Dad” contest in Russia brings attention to involved fatherhood

Children perform on stage for Russia's "World's Greatest Father" competition.

Cheboksary, the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Chuvashia in Russia, held a “World’s Greatest Dad” contest for dads and families on February 19. The main purpose of the event was to showcase the importance of involved fatherhood for family wellbeing and children’s education. Throughout the event, the participants took care to highlight dads’ responsibility 

MenCare+ Rwanda launches “Pillars of Peace”

A group of men and women at the launch of Pillars of Peace in Rwanda smile for the camera.

In March, MenCare+ Rwanda, known locally as “Bandebereho” (“role model”), will launch its men’s group therapy program “Pillars of Peace.” The Pillars of Peace groups will work with men to end cycles of violence and promote peace at home and in the community. The approach has been adapted from Living Peace, a program developed and