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Child marriage: A ‘universal’ issue

Marriage is an institution that most adults do not enter into lightly; there’s a general recognition that the terms and conditions of that relationship will shape their lives profoundly, and that self-awareness and maturity are necessary preconditions for marriage. 

Bulgaria is Officially Part of the MenCare Family

A father cooks with his young daughter

In December 2013, Bulgaria became an official part of the global MenCare family. MenCare Bulgaria will work to prevent violence against children by promoting men’s active, positive involvement in parenting. Local research indicates that a number of barriers hinder men from participating in childcare activities, such as stereotypes of masculinity, lack of public support and 

Moldova Focuses on Domestic Violence in Workshop Series

Participants have a discussion at a workshop on domestic violence prevention in Moldova

In December 2013, Moldovans participated in the second of a series of workshops in Chișinău about the prevention of domestic violence. Facilitator Volodymyr Martseniuk (Manager of Swedish-Ukrainian Project “OLEH” and Coordinator of All-Ukrainian Network of Papa-schools) discussed positive masculinity and shared practices and tools to involve men in combating domestic violence. Based on the information 

Why Fatherhood is a Game Changer for Gender Equality

Gary Barker at his TEDxBarcelonaWomen talk

“Caregiving is serious. It is neither male nor female. It is simply what makes us human.” During the latest TEDxBarcelonaWomen event, Gary Barker, the International Director at MenCare’s Global Co-Coordinator, Equimundo used personal stories and global trends to reinforce the importance of men’s caregiving in improving gender relations. Barker was one of ten speakers, ranging