Human rights & gender equality

White Ribbon UK's mission is to end male violence against women, once and for all. They work with men and boys to challenge male cultures that lead to harassment, abuse and violence. 

This year's White Ribbon UK Conference is about looking to the future. White Ribbon now has over 2000 people in their nationwide network of volunteers and more than 100 organisations who work with them in changing cultures within local communities, businesses, schools, colleges and universities - an increasing number of accredited organisations.

Norwegian Social Research (NOVA) at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University and the Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS) are happy to announce that the Third European Conference on Domestic Violence will take place on 1-4 September 2019, in Oslo, Norway.

Men Engage Brand Guidelines

Publisher : UNFPA Eastern Europe & Central Asia Regional Office
Publication date : 01/01/2019

The Men Engage brand guidelines give users an overview of the key elements of the Men Engage brand and a few examples of how to apply them. The primary goal of brand guidelines is
to ensure that all parties use the brand elements consistently, in order to help us all produce high quality, consistent marketing and design for the Men Engage brand.

Gender equality and gender relations in Azerbaijan: current trends and opportunities

Publication date : 01/01/2018

The International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) was conducted in Azerbaijan from April to July 2016 and aimed to understand men’s practices and attitudes to gender equality. The study consisted of both a quantitative survey, as well as a qualitative component consisting of semi-structured interviews with respondents living in urban areas.

A Men’s Perspective on Gender Equality in Kosovo: Main Findings from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES)

Publication date : 01/01/2018
Author : OSCE Mission In Kosovo, UNFPA Kosovo

This study is primarily based on the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES). A mixed methodology approach was used, which included desk research, a quantitative survey with 1,001 men and 500 women, four focus group discussions and 26 in-depth interviews with key stakeholders and experts.

International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) Background and Key Findings

Publication date : 01/01/2014
Author : Promundo, ICRW

This report presents background information and key findings from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES), the most comprehensive survey carried out to date on men’s attitudes and practices on a wide variety of topics related to gender equality – as well as women’s opinions and reports of their own experiences.

Focusing on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Publication date : 01/07/2015
Author : UNFPA Eastern Europe & Central Asia Regional Office

Achieving true gender equality remains a major challenge in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, even though legal protections in the region are generally strong and women are relatively well-represented in secondary education and the workforce. Violence against women and girls remains persistent, as do inadequate and discriminatory responses to sexual violence, which puts women at higher risk of numerous sexual and reproductive health problems.

Research on Men and Gender Equality: IMAGES Serbia

Publication date : 01/06/2018
Author : Marina Hughson

The IMAGES Serbia study addresses key issues in the field of men and gender equality, which include partner relations, the dynamics of family relationships, and the key health and social aspects of men. This report provides key survey findings using the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES) methodology which was developed by Promundo and International Center for Research on Women. The study has included quantitative and qualitative research components. The quantitative research was carried out on a nationally representative sample of 1060 men and 540 women 18-60 years old.

Masculinity Today: Men's Attitudes To Gender Stereotypes And Violence Against Women

Publication date : 01/06/2018
Author : UNFPA Ukraine

Gender inequality is one of the main human rights violations that manifests itself in the unequal opportunities of women and men in various domains of public life, including political representation and decision-making, economic opportunities and access to resources, empowerment in the family and vulnerability to discrimination and violence. The reasons for the unequal distribution of powers of women and men should be sought in the patriarchal norms that establish gender-based social roles and behaviour patterns accepted by the society.

Men and Gender Equality in the Republic of Moldova

Publication date : 01/01/2015
Author : Women's Law Center and Center for Investigation and Consultation "Sociopolis", based on IMAGES methodology

The goal of the research "Men and gender equality in the Republic of Moldova” was the identification and understanding of the behaviour and attitudes of men and women, and of the changes influencing their attitudes and behaviour, to serve for the development, directing and monitoring of policies in the gender equality domain.