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Research on Russian Men as Fathers is Available in English

A father holds his young son's hand as they walk together

The report, “Impact of Gender-Sensitive Social Services on the Transformation of Parental Values and Practices in Today’s Russia,” based on research conducted by Alexander Malyshev in 2014, is now available for English readers. The study, conducted among fathers’ group attendees in St. Petersburg, is one of only a few in Russia that analyze men’s roles 

Jakarta Globe Highlights MenCare+ and the One Billion Rising Campaign

On February 18th, Jakarta Globe, an English language newspaper in Indonesia, published an article about the “One Billion Rising campaign” – a global initiative implemented locally to reduce violence against women. The piece describes the campaign’s goal to increase the participation of men in anti-violence campaigns and highlights similar work developed by MenCare+ in the 

International Seminar Discusses Cape Verde’s MenCare Campaign

Cape Verde's "Ami e Pai" MenCare campaign logo

Cape Verde’s MenCare campaign “Ami ê Pai,” conducted throughout the year 2013, is now being evaluated. The initiative was discussed during the international seminar “Family Dynamics, Sexualities and Gender: Challenges of the Cape Verdean context,” which took place on January 4th and 5th at the University of Cape Verde, in Praia. Participants included specialists on 

Vietnam Holds “Responsible Fathers” Contest

Winners at the "Responsible Fathers” contest in Hanoi, Vietnam

Vietnamese fathers and their children participated in the “Responsible Fathers” contest in Hanoi, on December 7th. The contest aimed to create an interactive playground in which local families could compete in outdoor games for small prizes and trophies. The event was organized by the Center for Studies and Applied Sciences in Gender – Family, Women