Global State of Men and Boys Report 2026

Press release here. Excerpt:

'An international press conference will spotlight the progress of men and boys around the world in achieving gender equality. The event will be held on Tuesday, November 17 beginning at 11:00am Washington DC time. The conference will feature the ground-breaking launch of a new annual assessment, the Global State of Men and Boys Report 2026 (1).
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The inaugural Global State of Men and Boys Report 2026, published by the International Council for Men and Boys (ICMB), presents a landmark international assessment of 12 major disparities affecting males. Drawing on detailed analyses of more than 50 countries, international statistics and seven case studies, it documents substantial disadvantages in education, health, suicide, violence, criminal justice, homelessness, workplace safety, fatherhood, and institutional fairness. These interconnected challenges affect men and boys throughout their lives, with far-reaching consequences for families and society.

The findings are deeply concerning: Four disparities are assessed as Critical Neglect, three as Severe Disadvantage, and five as Significant Disparity. Not one achieves Moderate Progress or better. The report concludes that institutional responses have been profoundly inadequate, calling for evidence-based reforms, greater accountability, equal compassion for both sexes, and meaningful progress towards genuine gender equality.'