By Carlos Stephens, 07/07/2025 “…Fort Valley, GA – Life-changing conversations are taking place this week as part of the Boys II Men Summer Mentorship Program, a five-day initiative designed to guide and empower young men in the Fort Valley community…” Read the entire article: https://wgxa.tv/news/local/boys-ii-men-program-in-fort-valley-tackles-real-life-issues-and-empowers-young-men
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Political Advocacy by Girl Scouts CEO Raises Uncomfortable Questions for One Mom
By Blair Daly and Belinda Olvera-Jovanovich, 07/08/2025 “…I am disappointed by the ways in which leaders in our state neglect the hardships boys and men face. I would like to see influential people do less sidelining of males and more uplifting of them, recognizing that we all need to rise together…” Read the entire article: READ MORE
Boys Are Struggling in School. What Can Be Done?
By Rick Hess, 05/20/2025 “…Boys have fallen behind girls at most levels of schooling, from kindergarten readiness to college completion. They are more likely to be diagnosed with learning disabilities, less likely to graduate from high school, and much less likely to earn a college degree…” Read the entire article: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-boys-are-struggling-in-school-what-can-be-done/2025/05
Forum: Men’s mental health deserves a seat at the table – including at Aware
By The Straights Times, 06/09/2025 “…early boys are taught to suppress emotions, fear vulnerability and measure success through dominance. This isn’t just “boys being boys” – it’s the early formation of a mental health crisis…” Read the entire article: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-mens-mental-health-deserves-a-seat-at-the-table-including-at-aware
Boys saw their friend being bullied for his clothes and immediately stepped in: ‘I needed to do something’
By Muskaan Juneja, 06/12/2025 “…A national survey found that 28% of middle schools, 15% of high schools, and 10% of elementary schools reported the occurrence of bullying within school premises at least once a week… This is why Michael’s story is so important: it shows bystanders ditching the sidelines to protect the victim instead of READ MORE
Equal Shared Parenting Conference
Our recent Equal Shared Parenting Conference was a huge success! More than 85 organizations from around the world—including the Netherlands, Canada, and England—were in attendance. Thank you to our Policy Advisor, Mark Ludwig, for his excellent presentation! A special thank you to all the organizations that participated—among them, Americans for Equal Shared Parenting, National Parents READ MORE
The International Families Alliance highly anticipated Men and Families Hybrid Conference
The International Families Alliance is hosting the upcoming and highly anticipated Men and Families Conference, which will explore a range of important issues affecting boys and men. The final program has been updated—please visit www.IFAlliance.net for details. Please encourage your family, friends, peers, and community members around you to attend this conference. We need to work together, READ MORE
Mental Health Support is Failing Boys and Young Men
By EIN Presswire, 06/17/2025 “…Boys and young men in America are navigating mental health challenges without the support systems they need—not because they’re unwilling to seek help, but because the help doesn’t look, feel, or function like support to them…” Read the entire article: https://www.cbs42.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/822773566/mental-health-support-is-failing-boys-and-young-men/
Boy Oh Boy! Why men in the making need more mental wellness support
By The New Indian Express, 06/18/2025 “…Emotional suppression and stoicism, considered by many as the cornerstones of traditional masculinity, create the perfect storm for internalised distress. And this issue isn’t just about men — it’s more about the men in the making…” Read the entire article: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2025/Jun/19/boy-oh-boy-why-men-in-the-making-need-more-mental-wellness-support
Boys and young men in India: Unseen gaps in education and well-being
By Dr. Vidhya Thakkar and Dr. Sushi M, 06/22/25 “…a quieter trend has been unfolding—one that highlights a growing set of challenges faced by boys and young men. While girls who access education often outperform expectations, many boys, despite having access, are struggling to engage, stay enrolled, and thrive…” Read the entire article: https://bestcolleges.indiatoday.in/news-detail/boys-and-young-men-in-india-unseen-gaps-in-education-and-well-being-4131