Communities Around the World Gear Up for International Men’s Day and Men’s Equality Month
Communities Around the World Gear Up for International Men’s Day and Men’s Equality Month
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AROUND THE WORLD, MEN AND BOYS ARE LAGGING IN 12 AREAS.

Education

1. Education

Boys underperform in education, and face higher illiteracy rates in almost all countries surveyed.

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2. Health

Men live 5 years shorter;  triple the suicide rates of women.

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Boys

3. Boys

Child labor and hazardous work, child soldiers, extortion, and undernutrition.

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4. False Allegations/
Parental Alienation

False allegations harm both the innocent accused and real victims.

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5. Victims of Violence

Men, especially boys, face higher homicide and wartime death rates.

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6. Fatherhood

Fathers face court biases, harsher treatment, and undue child support burdens.

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7. Criminal System

Men receive harsher treatment at every step of the criminal-legal process.

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Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse

8. Partner Abuse

Men face equal domestic violence, more online harassment, but fewer services.

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Homelessness

9. Homelessness

76% of homeless persons are men.

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Workplace Deaths and Injuries

10. Workplace

Men face 15 times workplace deaths, nearly double the injuries of women.

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Reproductive and Adoption Rights

11. ADOPTION AND REPRODUCTIVE

Fathers left out.

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12. Media

Men: 69% unfavorable, 12% favorable, and 19% neutral or balanced.

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