We are a group of organisations that are committed to bridging work to address both violence against women and girls (VAWG) and men and boys’ wellbeing.
At its root, VAWG is driven by harmful gender norms arising from gender inequality and intersecting structural inequalities such as those based on race, disability, wealth and social class, and sexuality. These same gender norms and systems of power are also harming men and boys in myriad ways, including fueling boys and men’s engagement with harmful misogynistic content online, contributing to high rates of male suicide, and creating stigma around help-seeking.
How we do this work is key. Our principles for organisations working with men and boys help ensure this work contributes to ending violence against women and girls.
Read the principles here and sign up to implement them.
Note: For other accounts of the principles or standards that should guide work with men and boys for violence prevention, see: