Building Equality Together

Men and boys are navigating a changing world, with more of them turning online for answers about masculinity, identity and belonging in society.

Today, social cohesion appears increasingly disrupted: right wing politics are spreading at an alarming rate, polarisation between men and women is growing and more conservative gender roles are trending. The rise of toxic masculinity and the manosphere can fuel poor mental health, misogyny and harmful behaviours that harm men and boys themselves, as well as women and girls. The warning signs are clear: our social fabric is fraying.

In Renew Europe we recognise that we cannot simply ignore this and hope it changes - we need to act. If we leave this space open, others will fill it: from the manosphere to political extremes. Men and boys need to be heard and supported. We need to help take away the negative breeding ground fuelling this societal disconnect.

To do that, we must first listen. This will allow us, Renew Europe, to find the realistic and lasting pathways towards a healthier and more inclusive European society for both, men and women. We warmly invite you to join our event to do exactly this. It will include first-hand testimonials, special guests and experts on men's health and gender equality, including the men’s health NGO Movember, in a panel discussion, Q&A and interactive session.

This event is presented by the Renew Europe President Valérie Hayer, and co-hosted by our First Vice-President Billy Kelleher and MEP Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová.