Hugely excited to welcome the foundation of the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys, a new thinktank that will fill a large gap in the policy landscape, fraternal project to American Institute for Boys and Men initiated by our friend @RichardVReeves Read more about CPRMB menandboys.org.uk

We’re proud to launch the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys and our inaugural report, Missing Men. From rising suicide rates to falling male life expectancy, the data is clear: too many men are being left behind.

What are positive messages to boys in school? What are harmful messages. Our inquiry has heard from 8 organisations that go into schools and talk to boys about masculinity etc. Here is the first one: Chris Hemmings, M-PATH. youtu.be/-XleK3Z2dDs

We are currently undertaking an inquiry into positive messages to boys in school. One of the messages we have heard several times, while hearing evidence, is that telling boys they are intrinsically dangerous (as, for example, the phrase 'toxic masculinity') is

The second speaker in our inquiry 'Positive messages to boys in school' is Kate Lexen, from Tender. youtu.be/W9kVeha2M-c

Richard Pomfrett, from Boyz 2 Men is our third speaker in our inquiry into what messages are being given to boys in school about their 'masculinity'. youtu.be/4effDzJKuRw

Michael Conroy, from Men at Work tells us the messages he gives to boys in school. He's the 4th speaker in our inquiry.youtu.be/tFU28D7A7Ao

The 5th speaker in our inquiry was Mike Nicholson, Progressive Masculinity. "- Masculinity is something to be proud of. - Masculinity is a lifelong journey of self-exploration. - Every boy should have the agency to define the kind of man he wants to become."

Our 6th speaker, Darshan Sanghrajka introduces Being ManKind, an initiative using real-life stories of positive male role-models to challenge harmful gender stereotypes and foster empathy in young boys—without lecturing. youtu.be/orMuHSdCuY0

Daniel Guinness, our 7th speaker, represents Beyond Equality, a charity working to involve men and boys in gender equity and mental well-being efforts. Focus is both on individuals and the cultural environments (schools, sports teams, etc.) they’re part of.

Andy Hill, Voicebox, our 8th and final speaker, offers Three Principles for Effective Messaging: 1 Meet Boys Where They Are – Respect and work with boys’ existing beliefs (e.g., strength, loyalty). 2 Focus on Relationships, Not Lectures – Change happens through empathy and

Please note: The 8 speakers we heard from (and posted their evidence here) were giving evidence to our inquiry. The APPG does not endorse these messages, they are there as evidence of what is being said to boys in schools by the different groups. Our guidance report is being

Wes Streeting, Health minister speaking at the launch of Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys the new research centre for men and boys issues. youtu.be/rUqSAZ31bgk

Elliott Rae at the launch of Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys men&boys research centre. This APPG looks forward to making use of their research and helping implement their findings. youtu.be/M0m4LVygaac

Our thanks & congratulations to Sam Rushworth MP for securing this much needed debate in Parliament tomorrow, on the attainment and engagement of boys in education which should start shortly after 9.30am. Thanks also to our friends at APPG Men&Boys for all their hard work on this.

Great speech by APPG co-chair, Sam Rushworth MP introducing this backbench debate on 'the attainment and engagement of boys in education'. Well attended for Thursday afternoon with plenty of contributions. We will follow up with thanks and further information to participants on

Our latest report 'Positive messages to boys in school' is published. Many people are concerned about the influences on boys in school, ideas about ‘masculinity’ etc. We heard from eight organisations who go into UK secondary schools and asked them to tell us: - What messages

The permission space to talk about men&boys issues is opening. Here's a conversation between California governor Gavin Newsom and Richard Reeves from AIBM. youtu.be/4soca4ACUtc

Male friendships need structure to flourish—Obama's 'Camp Athlon' tradition at Camp David shows how it's done. Creating spaces where men can connect 'in stride, in flow' matters for their families too. Read my full thoughts: aibm.org/commentary/bar…