Over 370 million girls, 240 million boys globally subjected to rape, sexual assault as children: UNICEF report greaterkashmir.com/gk-top-news/ov…

We are thrilled to share the news that after many years campaigning, lobbying and organising by our friends and members in the men’s health sector, this morning Health Secretary Wes Streeting formally told us there will be a men’s health strategy introduced next year.

We are counting down the days to our East London launch party for Survivors Voices Press, our new indie publishing project. Location details will be shared with ticket holders only. Book your space ASAP as booking closes on Wednesday: survivorsvoices.org/events/survivo…

#GenderEquality Is Not Zero-Sum Gains for women aren’t losses for men and the opposite is also true. Shifting from competition to collaboration makes progress a win-win for all. Read our latest commentary by Stefanie Stantcheva: aibm.org/commentary/bey…

Toxic Masculinity, Manfluencers, and The Disappearance of Men AIBM Board Member, Christine Emba, discusses how young men are increasingly struggling to meet traditional expectations on Big Think. hi.switchy.io/NI82

Victims do not like having their trauma exploited by people who don’t understand their needs and use them to push their own agenda. It’s re-victimising. If you want to call for changes on behalf of victims, you must work with them and listen to them first. mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/i…

All our love and appreciation to Molly Anderson for this, and, as ever, to the wonderful Paul Lavelle Foundation

What kind of father sells his daughter to pay off a debt? This teenage girl begs not to be sold, but her pathetic father says he has no choice. To men like him, daughters and goats are the same and people keep accepting this rot like it’s normal.

Good to raise awareness of the hope of recovery growth for young people. Thanks to The Flying Child (CIC) Visible Leeds for supporting our co-produced conference with student activists at Leed Uni Thank you Alison Lowe OBE Tracy Brabin WY 🌹 for funding the conference youtu.be/1B34-vXnQnU?si…

The vagus nerve supports the regulation of the internal viscera, including the heart, and can be compromised in the aftermath of psychological trauma. This article examines the clinical strategies for treating vagus nerve impairments in trauma survivors. buff.ly/39uJndr

I have spoken for years about the need for better compliance with the Victims’ Code. This latest HMICFRS inspection is a reminder of why it’s important. If we want to bring offenders to justice then victims must receive their rights & appropriate support during the investigation

Our co-founder Jane was featured in a TedX talk: ‘Why stories of trauma don’t create change’ by Nathalie McDermott from Heard. Shocking and upsetting stories may get clicks and views, but they don't create the change we need youtube.com/watch?v=qa4UR_…

Emotional dysregulation is one of the symptoms of CPTSD. It often leads to emotional flashbacks with disturbing consequences for survivors in the workplace. This article looks at the role emotional flashbacks play in emotional safety. buff.ly/3kzsF2p

Where are the Black men at HBCUs? Since 1976, the share of Black men attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities has dropped from 38% to 26%. Causes include: • Rising costs • Poor economic conditions for Black families • Negative messaging about their academic

Do you know what makes me sick and tired? People saying “I support you/the cause/raising awareness/supporting victims and survivors,” when they find out they what I do for work and then NEVER hearing from them again. I’m talking about the people I know. Personally. It is not

A hugely important joint statement today from We Are Survivors. Rape Crisis England & Wales and The Survivors Trust which we fully endorse. Support for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation is a moral and practical necessity. wearesurvivors.org.uk/news/open-lett…

.Richard V. Reeves writes in his new book, “Of Boys and Men,” that boys should start kindergarten a year later than girls in an effort to close the education and maturity gap. Reeves, the president of American Institute for Boys and Men, says data shows boys are behind in high school GPA and English and

✍️NEW on the Mainstream blog: Stigma around trauma is constantly improving, but it's a little-considered factor in social outcomes for adults in Britain. Any Labour Government serious about making lives better would truly address it, writes @RobDBalfour1. Read it below:

I’m featured in the award-winning documentary The Silence—a film exposing child abuse & child sex trafficking through survivor voices. ✔️ 50+ awards ✔️ Screened at Cannes ✔️ Used by 45+ universities Silence protects abuse. Truth demands accountability. 🎬