This Backgrounder explores patriarchal and healthy masculinities, the impacts of patriarchal masculinities on gender-based violence (GBV), and the role of youth in promoting healthy masculinities. It also spotlights White Ribbon’s intensive and gender-transformative curriculum on healthy masculinities and discusses its impacts on youth and the broader community. Lastly, it offers a call to action for boys and male-identifying youth to join efforts to prevent GBV.

This Backgrounder was co-created with the Learning Network and White Ribbon.