There has been a significant increase in flexible working in the last two decades, especially during Covid. But there is disagreement about the effects of this – does it create an opportunity for more equal division of housework and childcare, or reinforce traditional gender divisions?
On 26 May 2025, , the Global Wo.Men Hub hosted a powerful and thought-provoking webinar titled “Discover Women Who Inspire: Leaders and Innovation in Europe and the Americas.” The event brought together thought leaders, experts, and advocates for gender equality to highlight the transformative role of women in innovation, leadership, and social change.
While one in ten women in France suffers from endometriosis, dealing with this illness in the workplace remains a subject that is all too often forgotten in the day-to-day lives of female employees… Yet the impact is high, both for the individual and the organization, and makes women’s health a major issue for companies. Valérie Desplanches, president and co-founder of the Fondation pour a recherhce sur l’endométriose, explains.
When I had my first baby, I was struck by how many people assumed my career as a director would be put on ice. More people asked, “Have you painted the nursery yet?” and “Will you be going back to work?” rather than, “What are your next career goals?” Meanwhile, no one seemed to ask my male partner the same questions.
Nearly one in five stay-at-home parents is a father. Inside the growing number of men choosing to support their spouses and their families by taking on more of the parenting responsibilities.
In many cultures, male identity has traditionally been defined by the role of provider and an almost exclusive connection to work.
This view has offered status, structure, and meaning, but has limited many men’s mental and relational development.
So, what happens when that role disappears due to retirement or other life changes in adulthood?
For too many men, it means facing a loss of purpose, progressive isolation, and emotional disconnection — all of which impact not only their mental health but also their physical and social well-being.
At the Institute nuevamasculinidad.org, we have identified a recurring pattern: older men with vast social networks but weak or nonexistent emotional bonds.
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