The Global Voice for Men and Boys
About the International Council for Men and Boys
Established in 2023, the International Council for Men and Boys (ICMB) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to celebrating the positive contributions of men and boys to society, and to advancing gender equality by reducing the 12 global disparities that disproportionately affect men.
ICMB is the leading global advocacy organization dedicated to improving the well-being, rights, and opportunities of men and boys. We bring together advocates, researchers, professionals, policy-makers, and organizations from every continent to advance practical, evidence-based solutions to the 12 global disparities affecting males. From local communities to national governments and the United Nations, ICMB works to ensure that the voices, experiences and contributions of men and boys are recognised as an essential part of achieving genuine gender equality.
Global Campaign to Remedy 12 Areas of Male Disadvantage
– provides a 3-minute overview
International Council for Men and Boys is more than an advocacy organization, it’s a growing global movement whose membership currently exceeds 1,000 members across more than 100 countries. We connect people across countries, cultures, and disciplines to share ideas, develop policy, support one another and take action. Through our international network, country chapters, and issue-based communities of interest, we equip advocates with the research, relationships and resources needed to create lasting change.
Whether improving educational outcomes for boys, reducing male suicide, promoting fairness in family law, or addressing any of the 12 disparities, ICMB exists to unite people around a common purpose: building a world where men and boys can flourish alongside women and girls.
Mission
To unite and empower a global movement that advances the wellbeing, rights and opportunities of men and boys by promoting evidence-based advocacy, strengthening international collaboration, influencing public policy, and addressing the 12 global disparities that disproportionately affect males.
Accomplishments:
- Developed the New York Statement on Men and Boys to provide a concise statement of the disparities affecting men and boys.
- Each year, sponsors Men’s Equality Month and International Men’s Day on November 19.
- Publishes regular press releases on the 12 areas of male disparity.
- Held meetings with numerous missions at the United Nations.
- Unified and coordinated country-level advocacy efforts around the world. See Success Stories from eight countries.
See Our Monthly Schedule and Awareness Days: Calendar
Key Personnel
President: Edward E. Bartlett, PhD
Executive Manager: Lawrence DeMarco, LLM
ICMB is a subsidiary organization of the Center for Prosecutor Integrity.
