Webinar series: On Men and masculinities - From change and crises to empowerment | 26.3. - 23.4. - 21.5.2025

The aim of the webinar series was to raise awareness and spark debate on masculinities and the role of men in society in the Nordic and Baltic countries.

Webinar 1 | 26 March 2025:
Masculinities as a tool to well-being and empowerment

In what ways have male-focused approaches benefited both men and their families? How can we work with the different notions of masculinity to support men in
accessing services and to ensure that the support systems in place also benefit men? This webinar focuses on different approaches to masculinities as a key tool to support and empower men.

Speakers:

  • Antanas Grižas, Gentys, Lithuania: Men building their own tribes and learning to open up
  • Harry Lunabba, University of Helsinki, Finland: Recognising young masculinities: Gender-sensitive approaches for supporting boys and young men in practice
  • Umberto Dorus Geerts, Vaiter, Estonia: Engaging men to work together in NGO VAITER

Webinar recording (YouTube)


Webinar 2 | 23 April 2025
Men and manhood in crises

Men’s experiences and reflections on identity and role in society are keystones in the work to support men in their personal crises. Why is it fundamental for any society to ensure that men are supported and empowered in such situations? This webinar focuses on practical work with men in crisis situations.

Speakers:

  • Carl Brunell, Manscentrum, Sweden: Helping men going through crises
  • Are Saastad, Reform.no, Norway: How to target men in a situation of crises?
  • Tuomo Perälä & Jussi Pekkola, Miessakit ry, Finland: Support for men who have experienced violence

Webinar recording (YouTube)


Webinar 3 | 21 May 2025
Men and gender equality policies

Legislation, policies and support systems form a framework that shapes us all as members of society. To what extent are men’s specific needs responded in today’s society? How is the role of men and masculinity viewed in in the policymaking? This webinar focuses on different policy approaches and their impact on men’s well-being, parenthood and gender equality.

Speakers:

  • Kalle Berggren, Stockholm University, Sweden: Masculinity in Nordic gender equality policies - Issues and perspectives
  • Ingólfur V. Gíslason, University of Reykjavik: The benefits of paternal leave. The Icelandic experience.
  • Kristian Landsgård, Norwegian Directorate of Integration and Diversity: The Next Step for Gender Equality: The Men’s Equality Commission

Webinar recording (YouTube)