Sustainable solutions to preventing online misogyny
Tackling the root causes of misogyny, addressing young men and boys’ needs and promoting positive male gender norms and narratives around being a man
The Misogyny Policy Project (MPP) supports the development of collaborative multi-sectoral policy solutions that prevent and reduce misogynistic behaviour, while positively engaging men and boys as valued partners, addressing their mental health and other needs, supporting positive masculinities and preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG). This initiative takes an aspirational and root causes approach rather than a deficit approach that seeks to support men and boys’ needs in order to reduce the harm to women and girls, and to protect men and boys themselves from harm. MPP works closely with the Labour government, as well as academics, charities and thought leaders.
The key goals of the Misogyny Policy Project are to:
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Convene a space to bring together different actors across sectors to organise joint actions, research and learning related to online misogyny and positive masculinities.
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Influence the development of cross-sectoral policy solutions to support upstream responses to prevent the growth in online misogyny.
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Develop the political will for action to address the related online and offline harms.
Key projects
Ministerial Briefing on online misogyny and healthy masculinities
This Ministerial briefing provides a detailed set of recommended policy actions to tackling online misogyny and promote positive masculinities based on a roundtable convened by MPP earlier this year. Held together with Jess Asato MP, Fabian Women and Male Allies UK, this event brought together a range of sectors - EVAW, men and boys, online harm, mental health, teachers, trade unions, think tanks and donors - to discuss collaborative and multi-sectoral policy solutions. It was preceded by 17 different consultative meetings MPP held with stakeholders working on these issues.
Women and Equalities Committee call for Evidence on
MPP submitted evidence to the UK parliament's Women and Equalities Committee call for evidence on Misogyny: the manosphere and online content. This evidence was based on our roundtable and consultative discussions with 17 organisations across different sectors.
Partnerships and collaboration
The Misogyny Policy Project is in discussions with a range of youth organisations, violence prevention organisations, Trade Unions, organisations working with men and advocacy groups on this issue.
We believe that partnerships are key to advancing meaningful change on this issue. As we continue to build a coalition of partners, we invite individuals and organisations to join us in this effort. If you or your organisation would like to explore opportunities for collaboration, please get in touch with us to discuss how we can work together.