Enlisting Men to Build a More Caring World

Caregiving is a fundamental aspect of being a human; “a species condition.” Providing care is foundational to meeting a broad swath of globally agreed development goals, including United Nations SDG 3, which promotes healthy lives and well-being for all at all ages. Recent research surveying respondents in nearly 20 countries shows that men—like women—want care to be central to their lives. However, as the share of women in the workforce has steadily increased, men’s involvement in caregiving has not progressed at a commensurate pace according to UN Women.