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Caring for Equality: Ending prenatal sex selection in Armenia

Caring for Equality Manual cover photo to end prenatal sex selection in Armenia.

Prenatal sex selection is a blatant form of gender-based violence. In Armenia, inequalities that contribute to this practice often persist in the home. To prevent this harmful practice and to promote greater gender equality, World Vision Armenia, Equimundo, and MenCare recently launched a manual to work with youth and couples to critically examine and transform underlying social norms that contribute to prenatal sex selection. 

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