The testimonies show that the #manosphere harms not only women, girls, and LGBTQIA+ people, but also the very men and boys it claims to support. Taking these voices seriously is critical to shaping alternative spaces rooted in care, equality, and justice menengage.org/stories/the-...

The evolution and rise of the manosphere: Exploring technology-facilitated misogyny

The evolution and rise of the manosphere: an op-ed by laxman belbase

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#masculinities #patriarchy =root cause of #anxiety & #trauma that boys & men are facing today - ​feminism & ​#genderequality are the solutions that can help liberate men/boys & others from the stereotypes making them feel happier, ensure wellbeing & have fulfilling life menengage.org/stories/why-...

Why is it an important strategy to engage with men and boys to counter the anti-gender Backlash?

At the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), MenEngage Alliance Global Co-Director laxman belbase presented the following address at the CSW70 Side Event — 'Global Trends and ...

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Justice isn’t only about responding to harm but stopping it from happening in the first place ACT Strategic Advocacy & Communications WG explores why prevention, feminist leadership & stronger global cooperation are critical for ensuring justice systems are effective preventgbv.org/csw70-access...

Weaponising gender: Anti-gender politics has become integral to far-right organising globally, because it offers offer emotionally charged justifications for centralising power and suppressing civil society www.tni.org/en/article/w...

Weaponising Gender | Transnational Institute

Anti-gender politics has become integral to the far-right organising globally, because it offers offer emotionally charged justifications for centralising power and suppressing civil society. Behind it lies a powerful network of religious fundamentalists, right-wing thinktanks, reactionary politicians and elites.

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Saw both transformative potentials & limitations of work w/men/boys 4 #genderequality #climatejustice Any transition to green-economies must deal the radical transformation of capitalist-colonial-male-dominated & masculine corporates & State elites who benefit from current neoliberal economic order

2026 can’t be ‘business as usual’ on efforts to end-prevent #GBV: What 2025 taught us – the achievements, challenges, & lessons - to influence how we organise for impact preventgbv.org/endinggbv-wh... @menengage.bsky.social #PreventGBV #EndGBV #EVAW #NoExcuse #UNiTE #HumanRights #GenderEquality

It's clear that 2026 cannot be ‘business as usual’ when it comes to #GBV prevention I spoke with @TheAccelerator for GBV Prevention about what 2025 taught us – achievements, challenges & lessons - to influence how we organise for impact in 2026 Read here: preventgbv.org/endinggbv-wh... #EndGBV

I genuinely believe the way out of this political moment is to pick up the causes our oppressors want us to leave behind—movements like #MeToo and Black Lives Matter. I was thrilled to get a chance to talk about that with @ctpublic.bsky.social. (And the other guest is @kattenbarge.bsky.social!)

After #MeToo, what has changed?

While #MeToo went viral in 2017, the Me Too movement has been around for 20 years. This hour, we explore the role social media can play for survivors and what, if anything, has changed.

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#Misogyny’s gone mainstream: anti-rights narratives’ve drawn in young men Policy makers & practitioners must focus on engagement & tap into the potential of mobilizing men as agents of change for #genderequality, #climatejustice & #socialjustice Reflection from @menengage.bsky.social bit.ly/4qnM0QU

@menengage.bsky.social urges #COP30 to address #patriarchy as root of #ClimateCrisis & argues that men/boys must be part of the transformation toward more equitable & care-centered societies-transforming #masculinities is key for building fair & sustainable future theclimatewatch.com/menengage-al...

MenEngage Alliance urges COP30 to address patriarchy as root of Climate Crisis | The Climate Watch

The MenEngage Alliance has urged world leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém to confront the patriarchal systems it says lie at the

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How can we engage men and boys in care for the environment & gender equality? New article out now in @normajournal.bsky.social with @menengage.bsky.social Climate Justice Working Group colleagues, based on interviews with people doing inspiring work on this around the globe! doi.org/10.1080/1890...

Misogyny has gone mainstream. Anti-rights narratives have drawn in young men. Policy makers & practitioners must focus on positive engagement on gender equality, climate, & social justice. Read this reflection from our co-leadership team: bit.ly/4qnM0QU

Today we launch our report for the #FFPconference in Paris: Men, Masculinities, and Feminist Foreign Policy. #FeministForeignPolicy must strategically engage men as accountable allies to dismantle patriarchy, not just acknowledge them. Read more & recommendations: menengage.org/resources/me...

Men, Masculinities, and Feminist Foreign Policy

A review of how governments with feminist foreign policies address the engagement of men and boys. Over the past decade, Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP) has grown in prominence in the international…

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what do #FeministForeignPolicy say abt the engagement of men/boys? @menengage.bsky.social launched the report today, as Govts & CSOs come together in France @ #FFPconference menengage.org/resources/me... Feminist-transformative approach2work w/men-boys can add value to achieving transformative aims

Men, Masculinities, and Feminist Foreign Policy

A review of how governments with feminist foreign policies address the engagement of men and boys. Over the past decade, Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP) has grown in prominence in the international rela...

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Allies, beneficiaries & agents of change continuum: ALLYSHIP's become matter of ‘convenience’ rather than 1 of accountability-vital that men/boys begin to see that they too benefit from gender equality-further requires them to take on appropriate responsibility to join hands to dismantle patriarchy

For the past 2 decades, a community's been growing around the world @menengage.bsky.social, of people-organisations who share a common purpose-to tap into the potential of men/boys to be agents of change for the achievement of #genderequality #transformmasculinities menengage.org/stories/only...

Only through collaboration can we overcome obstacles to gender justice: A message from the global...

This message – from our Global Co-Chair Samitha Sugathimala & outgoing Co-Chair Festus Kisa; and Co-Directors, laxman belbase & Joni van de Sand – is an excerpt from the MenEngage Alliance report, Bui...

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Backlash against #genderjustice feels like the new norm, but how can we engage men & boys to be part of the solution? Men, #Masculinities & Countering #Backlash Collective produced a new guide 𝟭𝟬 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻 & 𝗕𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵, to respond to this question menengage.org/resources/10...

10 Ways to Engage Men and Boys to Counter Backlash: Fact sheet and guidance for activists, academ...

An introduction to the connections between men, masculinities, and backlash – co-authored by the Men, Masculinities, and Countering Backlash Collective. Engaging men and boys is crucial for countering...

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How we understand masculinity is deeply connected to the climate and environmental emergency. Writing for uk.theconversation.com, Michael Joseph Richardson explores the links. Check out the full article here: theconversation.com/why-modern-m... ---

Join us in Celebrating Young Feminist Leadership on International Youth Day | 12 Aug 📅 Date: 12 August 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM IST / 8:00 AM EDT 📍 Platform: Zoom 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/12IYD25

The Gender and Security Agenda: Strategies for the 21st Century is NOW OPEN ACCESS www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...

The Gender and Security Agenda | Strategies for the 21st Century | Cha

This book examines the gender dimensions of a wide array of national and international security challenges. The volume examines gender dynamics in ten issue

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Masculinities isn't worth saving, but needs to be transformed in ways that it brings humanity among those embodying such stereotypical gender norms. Men/boys do worth saving, as gendered beings, and can be worked to make them more filled with humanity, with compassion, just values, love and empathy

UN member states’ve committed to policies & programs to ‘engage men & boys in efforts to achieve full, effective & accelerated implementation of #BPoA, incld. by addressing gender norms & #stereotypes 🌎al policy trends @menengage.bsky.social advocacy efforts #CSW69 menengage.org/resources/me...

Killing's part of their life-the men raised on violence who're both perpetrators & victims as SouthSudan faces return to civil war "When I tell them to stop conflict, we've homes & families who listen & stay calm, but other individuals like young men don’t listen" theconversation.com/killing-is-p...

‘Killing is part of their life’: the men raised on violence who are both perpetrators and victims as South Sudan faces return to civil war

Attempts to encourage peaceful dialogue are hampered by the generational legacies of ethnic conflict, including South Sudan’s long history of violent cattle raiding.

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Can studying literature be an antidote to #misogyny? A thought-provoking piece in @tesmagazine.bsky.social‬ shares how stories can nurture empathy and emotional literacy. With UK boys in the increasingly choosing STEM over literature, this article says why this trend should shift: buff.ly/D5IMu7l

🎥 Watch the full webinar “Reaching Men & Boys: Lessons from Powerful Campaigns” on the MenEngage Alliance YouTube. 📲 Link in bio to read all 7 tips. 👀 Keep an eye on the MenEngage Alliance social media for future #CoLab sessions!

Pushback against #GenderEquality is real. The "war on men" narrative is radicalizing young men online. How do we inspire boys & men to become allies for #GenderJustice? 💡🧵 7 tips from #MenEngageCoLab w/ Saswati Chatterjee (Breakthrough) & David Garzon (White Ribbon). #masculinity

Today, on the occasion of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) 2025, we reaffirm our solidarity towards creating a world where the diversity of gender and sexual expressions are just simple, everyday, ways of being. See our Statement here: bit.ly/2025idahobit

"I am working hard, and will continue till my last breath" Dr Radha Paudel, @dignified_menstruation - Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation. Read the full Meet a Member feature here: bit.ly/MaMRadha

Misinformation and misogyny are spreading online faster than ever. Patriarchal narratives are moving from the fringes of the online world to the mainstream. 📱🌐 #Backlash #GenderEquality #Manosphere

@menengage.bsky.social statement on #IDAHOBIT 2025 "we reaffirm our solidarity & commitments as part of broader community to work with men, boys & people of all genders, to create a world where the diversity of gender & sexual expressions are just simple, everyday, ways of being" bit.ly/2025idahobit