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What does caregiving look like in 2026?

This global study from Equimundo brings together data from 8,000 mothers and fathers across 16 countries, offering one of the most comprehensive snapshots of caregiving today.

The findings are clear. Parents do not have the time, resources, or support to care for their families without constant strain.

Economic insecurity is the dominant pressure. Affordability is a daily concern. At the same time, many parents are navigating fears about their children’s lives online.

This is not only about parents. It reflects the conditions shaping how care happens across society, including for those supporting aging parents and others in need of care.

For fathers, the pressure is particularly acute. The expectation to provide is becoming increasingly difficult to meet. While many want to take on a greater role in caregiving, work and economic realities often prevent them from doing so.

What emerges is a perfect storm around care.

Parents report that governments, employers, and institutions are failing to meet the moment. Care continues to be undervalued and underinvested in, despite its central role in our lives.

When care systems fail, the impact is wide-reaching. It affects wellbeing, equality, and social stability.

This report makes a clear case. Care must be placed at the center of economic and social systems, not at the margins.

Read the full report: bit.ly/eSOWF2026

#Equimundo #CareWork #eSOWF2026 #GenderEquality #Parenting

What does caregiving look like in 2026?

This global study from Equimundo brings together data from 8,000 mothers and fathers across 16 countries, offering one of the most comprehensive snapshots of caregiving today.

The findings are clear. Parents do not have the time, resources, or support to care for their families without constant strain.

Economic insecurity is the dominant pressure. Affordability is a daily concern. At the same time, many parents are navigating fears about their children’s lives online.

This is not only about parents. It reflects the conditions shaping how care happens across society, including for those supporting aging parents and others in need of care.

For fathers, the pressure is particularly acute. The expectation to provide is becoming increasingly difficult to meet. While many want to take on a greater role in caregiving, work and economic realities often prevent them from doing so.

What emerges is a perfect storm around care.

Parents report that governments, employers, and institutions are failing to meet the moment. Care continues to be undervalued and underinvested in, despite its central role in our lives.

When care systems fail, the impact is wide-reaching. It affects wellbeing, equality, and social stability.

This report makes a clear case. Care must be placed at the center of economic and social systems, not at the margins.

Read the full report: bit.ly/eSOWF2026

#Equimundo #CareWork #eSOWF2026 #GenderEquality #Parenting

What does caregiving look like in 2026?

This global study from Equimundo brings together data from 8,000 mothers and fathers across 16 countries, offering one of the most comprehensive snapshots of caregiving today.

The findings are clear. Parents do not have the time, resources, or support to care for their families without constant strain.

Economic insecurity is the dominant pressure. Affordability is a daily concern. At the same time, many parents are navigating fears about their children’s lives online.

This is not only about parents. It reflects the conditions shaping how care happens across society, including for those supporting aging parents and others in need of care.

For fathers, the pressure is particularly acute. The expectation to provide is becoming increasingly difficult to meet. While many want to take on a greater role in caregiving, work and economic realities often prevent them from doing so.

What emerges is a perfect storm around care.

Parents report that governments, employers, and institutions are failing to meet the moment. Care continues to be undervalued and underinvested in, despite its central role in our lives.

When care systems fail, the impact is wide-reaching. It affects wellbeing, equality, and social stability.

This report makes a clear case. Care must be placed at the center of economic and social systems, not at the margins.

Read the full report: bit.ly/eSOWF2026

#Equimundo #CareWork #eSOWF2026 #GenderEquality #Parenting

What does caregiving look like in 2026?

This global study from Equimundo brings together data from 8,000 mothers and fathers across 16 countries, offering one of the most comprehensive snapshots of caregiving today.

The findings are clear. Parents do not have the time, resources, or support to care for their families without constant strain.

Economic insecurity is the dominant pressure. Affordability is a daily concern. At the same time, many parents are navigating fears about their children’s lives online.

This is not only about parents. It reflects the conditions shaping how care happens across society, including for those supporting aging parents and others in need of care.

For fathers, the pressure is particularly acute. The expectation to provide is becoming increasingly difficult to meet. While many want to take on a greater role in caregiving, work and economic realities often prevent them from doing so.

What emerges is a perfect storm around care.

Parents report that governments, employers, and institutions are failing to meet the moment. Care continues to be undervalued and underinvested in, despite its central role in our lives.

When care systems fail, the impact is wide-reaching. It affects wellbeing, equality, and social stability.

This report makes a clear case. Care must be placed at the center of economic and social systems, not at the margins.

Read the full report: bit.ly/eSOWF2026

#Equimundo #CareWork #eSOWF2026 #GenderEquality #Parenting

What does caregiving look like in 2026?

This global study from Equimundo brings together data from 8,000 mothers and fathers across 16 countries, offering one of the most comprehensive snapshots of caregiving today.

The findings are clear. Parents do not have the time, resources, or support to care for their families without constant strain.

Economic insecurity is the dominant pressure. Affordability is a daily concern. At the same time, many parents are navigating fears about their children’s lives online.

This is not only about parents. It reflects the conditions shaping how care happens across society, including for those supporting aging parents and others in need of care.

For fathers, the pressure is particularly acute. The expectation to provide is becoming increasingly difficult to meet. While many want to take on a greater role in caregiving, work and economic realities often prevent them from doing so.

What emerges is a perfect storm around care.

Parents report that governments, employers, and institutions are failing to meet the moment. Care continues to be undervalued and underinvested in, despite its central role in our lives.

When care systems fail, the impact is wide-reaching. It affects wellbeing, equality, and social stability.

This report makes a clear case. Care must be placed at the center of economic and social systems, not at the margins.

Read the full report: bit.ly/eSOWF2026

#Equimundo #CareWork #eSOWF2026 #GenderEquality #Parenting

Welcome back to Monitoring the Situation, April edition where we break down what is going on in male dominated online spaces right now.

What patterns are you noticing that people are not talking about yet?

#digitalculture #internetculture #socialanalysis #equimundo

Our vision for 2026 is care.

In a year marked by repression and rising authoritarianism, we also witnessed something powerful: men choosing compassion, softness, and fluidity as forms of resistance.

We spent time over the break reflecting on the many shapes and sizes that masculinities take form in our lives. What kept standing out to us is the essential human traits of care and compassion.

Care is not gendered. It is not weak. It is core to our humanity.

We’re committed to building futures rooted in tenderness, responsibility, and care.

How did you practice care over the holidays?

#CareIsResistance #Manhood #MasculinityThroughCare #VisionFor2026 #FutureIsCare ExpansiveMasculinity TendernessIsPower

Our vision for 2026 is care.

In a year marked by repression and rising authoritarianism, we also witnessed something powerful: men choosing compassion, softness, and fluidity as forms of resistance.

We spent time over the break reflecting on the many shapes and sizes that masculinities take form in our lives. What kept standing out to us is the essential human traits of care and compassion.

Care is not gendered. It is not weak. It is core to our humanity.

We’re committed to building futures rooted in tenderness, responsibility, and care.

How did you practice care over the holidays?

#CareIsResistance #Manhood #MasculinityThroughCare #VisionFor2026 #FutureIsCare ExpansiveMasculinity TendernessIsPower

Our vision for 2026 is care.

In a year marked by repression and rising authoritarianism, we also witnessed something powerful: men choosing compassion, softness, and fluidity as forms of resistance.

We spent time over the break reflecting on the many shapes and sizes that masculinities take form in our lives. What kept standing out to us is the essential human traits of care and compassion.

Care is not gendered. It is not weak. It is core to our humanity.

We’re committed to building futures rooted in tenderness, responsibility, and care.

How did you practice care over the holidays?

#CareIsResistance #Manhood #MasculinityThroughCare #VisionFor2026 #FutureIsCare ExpansiveMasculinity TendernessIsPower

Our vision for 2026 is care.

In a year marked by repression and rising authoritarianism, we also witnessed something powerful: men choosing compassion, softness, and fluidity as forms of resistance.

We spent time over the break reflecting on the many shapes and sizes that masculinities take form in our lives. What kept standing out to us is the essential human traits of care and compassion.

Care is not gendered. It is not weak. It is core to our humanity.

We’re committed to building futures rooted in tenderness, responsibility, and care.

How did you practice care over the holidays?

#CareIsResistance #Manhood #MasculinityThroughCare #VisionFor2026 #FutureIsCare ExpansiveMasculinity TendernessIsPower

Fathers care about care.

Across countries, across contexts, mothers and fathers say the same thing. Care is not just a responsibility. It is a source of meaning, connection, and joy.

91% of fathers say caring for their children or loved ones is one of the most enjoyable parts of their lives. This has not changed, even as financial pressure and instability have increased.

There are also signs of progress. Most parents agree that men today are more involved in care than previous generations, and that men who share care equally are better partners.

But progress is not the same as equity.

Mothers still carry more of the daily, hands on work. The mental load remains uneven. And there is still no country where care is shared equally.

Read the full report: bit.ly/eSOWF2026

#Equimundo #CareWork #eSOWF2026 #GenderEquality #parenting

Fathers care about care.

Across countries, across contexts, mothers and fathers say the same thing. Care is not just a responsibility. It is a source of meaning, connection, and joy.

91% of fathers say caring for their children or loved ones is one of the most enjoyable parts of their lives. This has not changed, even as financial pressure and instability have increased.

There are also signs of progress. Most parents agree that men today are more involved in care than previous generations, and that men who share care equally are better partners.

But progress is not the same as equity.

Mothers still carry more of the daily, hands on work. The mental load remains uneven. And there is still no country where care is shared equally.

Read the full report: bit.ly/eSOWF2026

#Equimundo #CareWork #eSOWF2026 #GenderEquality #parenting

Fathers care about care.

Across countries, across contexts, mothers and fathers say the same thing. Care is not just a responsibility. It is a source of meaning, connection, and joy.

91% of fathers say caring for their children or loved ones is one of the most enjoyable parts of their lives. This has not changed, even as financial pressure and instability have increased.

There are also signs of progress. Most parents agree that men today are more involved in care than previous generations, and that men who share care equally are better partners.

But progress is not the same as equity.

Mothers still carry more of the daily, hands on work. The mental load remains uneven. And there is still no country where care is shared equally.

Read the full report: bit.ly/eSOWF2026

#Equimundo #CareWork #eSOWF2026 #GenderEquality #parenting

Fathers care about care.

Across countries, across contexts, mothers and fathers say the same thing. Care is not just a responsibility. It is a source of meaning, connection, and joy.

91% of fathers say caring for their children or loved ones is one of the most enjoyable parts of their lives. This has not changed, even as financial pressure and instability have increased.

There are also signs of progress. Most parents agree that men today are more involved in care than previous generations, and that men who share care equally are better partners.

But progress is not the same as equity.

Mothers still carry more of the daily, hands on work. The mental load remains uneven. And there is still no country where care is shared equally.

Read the full report: bit.ly/eSOWF2026

#Equimundo #CareWork #eSOWF2026 #GenderEquality #parenting

Fathers care about care.

Across countries, across contexts, mothers and fathers say the same thing. Care is not just a responsibility. It is a source of meaning, connection, and joy.

91% of fathers say caring for their children or loved ones is one of the most enjoyable parts of their lives. This has not changed, even as financial pressure and instability have increased.

There are also signs of progress. Most parents agree that men today are more involved in care than previous generations, and that men who share care equally are better partners.

But progress is not the same as equity.

Mothers still carry more of the daily, hands on work. The mental load remains uneven. And there is still no country where care is shared equally.

Read the full report: bit.ly/eSOWF2026

#Equimundo #CareWork #eSOWF2026 #GenderEquality #parenting

Fathers care about care.

Across countries, across contexts, mothers and fathers say the same thing. Care is not just a responsibility. It is a source of meaning, connection, and joy.

91% of fathers say caring for their children or loved ones is one of the most enjoyable parts of their lives. This has not changed, even as financial pressure and instability have increased.

There are also signs of progress. Most parents agree that men today are more involved in care than previous generations, and that men who share care equally are better partners.

But progress is not the same as equity.

Mothers still carry more of the daily, hands on work. The mental load remains uneven. And there is still no country where care is shared equally.

Read the full report: bit.ly/eSOWF2026

#Equimundo #CareWork #eSOWF2026 #GenderEquality #parenting

“How could your life be purposeless when you mean so much to me?”

We absolutely loved Sam Browne's performance at An Evening with Jordan Stephens and friends last year and we're so excited that he'll be joining us again in Rio.

Sam will be joining the Power of Story action track at the MenCare Changemaker Summit as we work with artists from the UK and Brazil to shape a global festival methodology for creating events and festivals focused on Boys and Men; one that can invite wide participation, discussion and share ideas across borders.

Plus he'll be performing at the Boys and Men Festival Rio 🇧🇷

Because sometimes change starts with simply telling someone they matter.

“Ultimately we’re trying to find a sense of balance within ourselves and within our communities – and that can only happen through connection.”

We’re so excited that Jordan Stephens will be joining us in Rio as part of the MenCare Changemaker Summit and speaking at the WOW Boys and Men Festival Rio 🇧🇷

At our event last year, Jordan spoke about why gender equality benefits everyone – and why connection, care and balance are essential if we want healthier communities and healthier ways of being.

Through the Power of Story action track, artists from the UK and Brazil will come together to shape a global festival methodology for creating events focused on Boys and Men – opening up space for conversation, creativity and change across borders.

“Care is the antidote to violence.”

Equimundo's Deputy CEO Giovanna Lauro on what it means to “flip the script” around masculinity.

For decades, we’ve talked about engaging men and boys in gender equality. But this work is also about showing what’s possible for men and boys: more connection, more care, more freedom to be fully human.

As we gear up for the MenCare Changemaker Summit in Rio this month, we're looking forward to sharing these conversations with changemakers from all over the world, and the Brazilian public at the Boys and Men Festival Rio 🌎✨

@equimundo_org @mapearinstituto @papodehomem @redesdamare

Meet the Changemakers!

The Changemakers collaborate across eight action tracks, each focused on a critical area for change.

This is the Caring Manhood in Workplaces track.

Workplaces play a major role in shaping gender equality, care policies, and ideas about masculinity. From hiring practices and parental leave to workplace culture and leadership, institutions influence how men engage with caregiving, wellbeing, and equality both at work and at home.

This track brings together leaders from business, philanthropy, policy, finance, and global advocacy to identify solutions that support healthier workplace cultures, strengthen care policies, and engage companies, unions, and governments in advancing gender equality. The group is also exploring how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, are reshaping work and impacting care, wellbeing, and opportunity.

What changes do you think workplaces still need to make to better support care, equality, and healthier models of manhood?

#MenCare #MenCareChangemakers #CaringManhood #GenderEquality #FutureOfWork

Meet the Changemakers!

The Changemakers collaborate across eight action tracks, each focused on a critical area for change.

This is the Caring Manhood in Workplaces track.

Workplaces play a major role in shaping gender equality, care policies, and ideas about masculinity. From hiring practices and parental leave to workplace culture and leadership, institutions influence how men engage with caregiving, wellbeing, and equality both at work and at home.

This track brings together leaders from business, philanthropy, policy, finance, and global advocacy to identify solutions that support healthier workplace cultures, strengthen care policies, and engage companies, unions, and governments in advancing gender equality. The group is also exploring how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, are reshaping work and impacting care, wellbeing, and opportunity.

What changes do you think workplaces still need to make to better support care, equality, and healthier models of manhood?

#MenCare #MenCareChangemakers #CaringManhood #GenderEquality #FutureOfWork

Meet the Changemakers!

The Changemakers collaborate across eight action tracks, each focused on a critical area for change.

This is the Caring Manhood in Workplaces track.

Workplaces play a major role in shaping gender equality, care policies, and ideas about masculinity. From hiring practices and parental leave to workplace culture and leadership, institutions influence how men engage with caregiving, wellbeing, and equality both at work and at home.

This track brings together leaders from business, philanthropy, policy, finance, and global advocacy to identify solutions that support healthier workplace cultures, strengthen care policies, and engage companies, unions, and governments in advancing gender equality. The group is also exploring how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, are reshaping work and impacting care, wellbeing, and opportunity.

What changes do you think workplaces still need to make to better support care, equality, and healthier models of manhood?

#MenCare #MenCareChangemakers #CaringManhood #GenderEquality #FutureOfWork

Meet the Changemakers!

The Changemakers collaborate across eight action tracks, each focused on a critical area for change.

This is the Caring Manhood in Workplaces track.

Workplaces play a major role in shaping gender equality, care policies, and ideas about masculinity. From hiring practices and parental leave to workplace culture and leadership, institutions influence how men engage with caregiving, wellbeing, and equality both at work and at home.

This track brings together leaders from business, philanthropy, policy, finance, and global advocacy to identify solutions that support healthier workplace cultures, strengthen care policies, and engage companies, unions, and governments in advancing gender equality. The group is also exploring how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, are reshaping work and impacting care, wellbeing, and opportunity.

What changes do you think workplaces still need to make to better support care, equality, and healthier models of manhood?

#MenCare #MenCareChangemakers #CaringManhood #GenderEquality #FutureOfWork

“Sounds impossible, but it is doable.”

Our partners on the Boys and Men Festival, @papodehomem have an ambition to work with 9 million teenage boys in Brazil.

The Mencare Changemaker Summit will bring together global leaders who share a belief that change is possible and that transforming ideas around masculinity can transform lives, communities and futures.

Because everyone deserves equality.

Daniel and Wilson have a chat about AI-generated content #AMAZE #MoreInfoLessWeird #AI

Meet the Changemakers!

The Changemakers collaborate across eight action tracks, each focused on a critical area for change.

This is the Men and Care Policies track.

Globally, men continue to do less than an equitable share of hands-on care of children, older adults, and others due to a combination of policy gaps, poverty, and social norms. Bringing together leaders from the world’s largest feminist-informed care advocacy networks, this group is focused on advancing care policies and engaging men as active partners in care and equality.

What do you think are the biggest barriers preventing more equal sharing of care work today? What changes in policy, workplaces, or culture would make the greatest difference?

We would love to hear perspectives from our community and supporters.

#MenCare #MenCareChangemakers #CaringManhood #GenderEquality #CareEquity

Meet the Changemakers!

The Changemakers collaborate across eight action tracks, each focused on a critical area for change.

This is the Men and Care Policies track.

Globally, men continue to do less than an equitable share of hands-on care of children, older adults, and others due to a combination of policy gaps, poverty, and social norms. Bringing together leaders from the world’s largest feminist-informed care advocacy networks, this group is focused on advancing care policies and engaging men as active partners in care and equality.

What do you think are the biggest barriers preventing more equal sharing of care work today? What changes in policy, workplaces, or culture would make the greatest difference?

We would love to hear perspectives from our community and supporters.

#MenCare #MenCareChangemakers #CaringManhood #GenderEquality #CareEquity

Meet the Changemakers!

The Changemakers collaborate across eight action tracks, each focused on a critical area for change.

This is the Men and Care Policies track.

Globally, men continue to do less than an equitable share of hands-on care of children, older adults, and others due to a combination of policy gaps, poverty, and social norms. Bringing together leaders from the world’s largest feminist-informed care advocacy networks, this group is focused on advancing care policies and engaging men as active partners in care and equality.

What do you think are the biggest barriers preventing more equal sharing of care work today? What changes in policy, workplaces, or culture would make the greatest difference?

We would love to hear perspectives from our community and supporters.

#MenCare #MenCareChangemakers #CaringManhood #GenderEquality #CareEquity

As cidades moldam a forma como os homens vivem, se relacionam e entendem o próprio papel dentro das comunidades
Nesse processo, referências masculinas têm um impacto direto na forma como meninos constroem a própria masculinidade
Ter homens que pratiquem cuidado, escuta, respeito e responsabilidade coletiva cria caminhos mais saudáveis para que novas gerações possam se reconhecer e se desenvolver
No Action Track Caring Manhood in Cities and Regions, a construção de masculinidades positivas também passa pelos exemplos presentes no cotidiano
Pais, educadores, líderes comunitários e homens comprometidos com o cuidado ajudam meninos a terem referências nas quais possam se inspirar enquanto constroem sua própria identidade
Com Luciano Ramos, fundador do Instituto Mapear, a conversa reforça a importância de criar culturas onde meninos possam crescer cercados por modelos masculinos mais humanos, presentes e conectados com o coletivo
@equimundo @mapearinstituto @papodehomem @redesdamare

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Cities shape how people live, relate to each other, and understand their role within communities.

In this context, male role models can have a direct impact on how boys construct their own masculinity. Having men who practice care, listening, respect, and collective responsibility creates healthier pathways for new generations to recognize themselves and develop.

Fathers, educators, community leaders, and men committed to caregiving help boys have role models they can look up to as they build their own identity.

This conversation with Luciano Ramos, founder of the Mapear Institute, reinforces the importance of creating cultures where boys can grow up surrounded by more humane, present, and community-connected male role models.