Approaches

Together with members and partners, MenEngage Alliance engages in advocacy work in various policy spaces and processes. This includes global human rights and women’s rights spaces such as at the United Nations, as well as through regional and national…

MenEngage Alliance serves as a platform for field-building and collective action; a space where individuals and organizations converge and collaborations take root among practitioners, researchers, policy-makers, funding partners and other…

Faith and religious practices and values are deeply tied to notions and values of what it means to be a man. Because of the influence of religious leaders and institutions in society, well-executed faith-based initiatives can be an effective means of…

A cornerstone of MenEngage Alliance is a shared commitment to how work with men and boys on gender equality should be carried out. If designed and implemented poorly, even well-meaning initiatives can reinforce inequalities that disproportionately…

We embrace intersectional feminism. We work to inspire men and boys to explore how they can support intersectional feminist goals and take responsible actions for social justice. As our Core principles state: 'We seek to understand how gender…

Taking a 'gender-transformative approach' means working to change social norms, ideas, institutions, and systems. For MenEngage Alliance, this includes challenging stereotypes about ‘being a man’ and promoting equitable, non-violent and inclusive ideas of…

MenEngage Alliance is committed to promoting the inclusion and support of youth for gender equality through the promotion of youth leadership and engagement. Supporting youth and fostering their leadership is at the core of our…