What is MenEngage?

MenEngage is a global alliance of non-governmental organizations that are involved in an array of research, interventions, and policy initiatives seeking to engage men and boys in effective ways to reduce gender inequalities and promote health and the well-being of women, men, and children. The alliance includes several major international organizations, as well as local and national groups with extensive experience in engaging men and boys in gender equality and reducing violence. Members of MenEngage include:

+ Steering committee members
* Co-chairs

What does MenEngage do?

The goal of MenEngage is to increase the number of men and boys reached by interventions that promote and engage them in gender equality and violence prevention. To achieve this, MenEngage will implement three complementary strategies:

advocacy and policy;
a learning and leadership network; and
resource sharing in the form of a global online web-based portal.

Each strategy will be developed through a consultative process with MenEngage members.

Recent Events

Panel at 2006 International AIDS Conference on “Engaging Men in Gender Equity and HIV/AIDS.” (Presentations to be posted soon)

MenEngage Regional Consultation for East and Southern Africa. Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, December 4-7, 2006. (Report to be posted soon)

MenEngage Regional Consultation for South Asia. Kathmandu, Nepal. January 30 – February 2. (Report to be posted soon)

Upcoming Events

MenEngage Regional Consultation for Latin America. Cuernavaca, Mexico. July 2007.

Policy/Donors’ Forum on Engaging Men and Boys – May 2007, Washington, D.C.

Global conference on boys, men, HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence, Brazil. November 2008.

Upcoming Publications

The Evidence Base: An evaluation review of interventions with men and boys – in collaboration with WHO

Advocacy Pack on Men, Boys and Health – in collaboration with WHO

How can I get involved?

MenEngage is currently building membership networks in 5 different regions. If you are interested in joining a regional network, please send your contact information to the following regional contacts:

East and Southern Africa: Andrew Levack (alevack@engenderhealth.org)
Latin America: Gary Barker (barkerpromundo@aol.com)
South Asia: Saghir Bukhari (syed_saghir_bukhari@yahoo.com)
Europe: Lena Karlsson (lena.karlsson@rb.se)
North America: Juan Carlos Arean (juancarlos@endabuse.org)

For other general information please contact menengage@engenderhealth.org.