Publications

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State of Nordic Fathers
State of Nordic Fathers

Fatherhood norms have changed considerably in the Nordic countries over the past decades. The sight of a father pushing his baby in a pram is no longer rare, and parental leave is no longer for mothers only. Yet parental leave is still not shared equally, despite parents having the right.

State of the World’s Fathers 2019: Unlocking the Power of Men’s Care
State of the World’s Fathers 2019: Unlocking the Power of Men’s Care

The State of the World’s Fathers 2019 report calls for men’s uptake of their full share of the world’s childcare and domestic work – across all societies and relationships – to advance gender equality.

Program P
Program P

Program P is MenCare’s manual for engaging men in fatherhood, in caregiving, and in maternal, newborn, and child health.

The MenCare Parental Leave Platform
The MenCare Parental Leave Platform

The MenCare Parental Leave Platform presents 10 ways to leave gender inequality behind and give our children the care they need.

State of the World’s Fathers 2017: Time for Action
State of the World’s Fathers 2017: Time for Action

The State of the World’s Fathers 2017 report lays out a bold agenda for men and boys doing 50 percent of the world’s unpaid care work. This study draws from nearly 100 research studies and reports, with data from nearly every country where it is available, to reveal what has stalled progress toward global gender equality.

State of the World’s Fathers
State of the World’s Fathers

State of the World’s Fathers is the world’s first report to provide a global view of the state of men’s contributions to parenting and caregiving. A landmark analysis of fatherhood and caregiving, the report draws upon research and statistics from hundreds of studies covering all countries in the world with available data.

State of the World’s Fathers: Unlocking the Power of Men’s Care: Executive Summary
State of the World’s Fathers: Unlocking the Power of Men’s Care: Executive Summary

The State of the World’s Fathers 2019 report calls for men’s uptake of their full share of the world’s childcare and domestic work – across all societies and relationships – to advance gender equality.

Guide for MenCare Partners on Training Health Providers: Male Engagement in MNCH and SRHR
Guide for MenCare Partners on Training Health Providers: Male Engagement in MNCH and SRHR

This guide outlines strategies for engaging health providers in advocating for male engagement in MNCH and SRH.

Guide for MenCare Partners on Working with Religious and Traditional Leaders: Male Engagement in MNCH and SRHR
Guide for MenCare Partners on Working with Religious and Traditional Leaders: Male Engagement in MNCH and SRHR

This guide outlines strategies for engaging religious and traditional leaders in advocating for male engagement in MNCH and SRH.

Advocacy Guide for MenCare Partners: Male Engagement in MNCH and SRHR
Advocacy Guide for MenCare Partners: Male Engagement in MNCH and SRHR

This document provides guidance for MenCare partners to help advocate for policies that support men’s engagement in MNCH and SRH.

State of South Africa’s Fathers 2018
State of South Africa’s Fathers 2018

This report provides an overview of the state of fatherhood in South Africa and an advocacy tool for those seeking to influence policies regarding men’s equitable, nonviolent caregiving.

Bandebereho/Role Model: Fathers and Couples Program Reduces Domestic Violence by 44%
Bandebereho/Role Model: Fathers and Couples Program Reduces Domestic Violence by 44%

This case study highlights the MenCare+ program in Rwanda and results from a randomized control trial.