This roundtable was the perfect illustration of @men4dem.bsky.social, synthesizing artistic performance, activist experience and academic knowledge all in one.

We are in Bergamo with the @men4dem.bsky.social Horizon Europe project, discussing democratic masculinities and their impact on the well-functioning of democracy. How men's perceptions of themselves and their roles in society influence the quality of democracy for everyone.

Such an inspiring roundtable @men4dem.bsky.social at the University of Bergamo with Cerchio degli Uomini, Bharath Ganesh, @norocel.bsky.social @lizamugge.bsky.social and an incredibly powerful performance by @via-berlin.bsky.social so many thanks

MEN4DEM has made it to Bergamo! 🙌📰 #MEN4DEM #GenderEquality #Masculinities #Democracy

#FeministForeignPolicy must outline how men & boys are implicated in gendered power hierarchies, and define their specific responsibility in disrupting these systems. This prevents reproducing patriarchy under the guise of male 'inclusion.' Read more in the report: buff.ly/LzYJcdi #FFPconference

🇪🇺 Co-creation Transformative Role Playing – Men4Dem Together with @emancipatornl.bsky.social and Bruno Setola, we are developing a new form of Transformative Role Playing (TRP) within the European project @men4dem.bsky.social , exploring the themes of masculinity, radicalisation, and democracy.

🚨Three members of the MEN4DEM team are leading a section at the 2026 ECPG! 🚨 Swipe right to learn more! #MEN4DEM @ecpr.bsky.social

Get ready for our upcoming roundtable in Bergamo! We’re bringing together academics, artists and activists to discuss how reshaping masculinities can lead to a fairer, more democratic future for all. #MEN4DEM @albertagiorgi.bsky.social

Get ready for our upcoming roundtable in Bergamo! We’re bringing together academics, artists and activists to discuss how reshaping masculinities can lead to a fairer, more democratic future for all. #MEN4DEM @albertagiorgi.bsky.social

Join us on 29 September as MEN4DEM’s Liza Mügge speaks at a seminar on (anti)democratic masculinities. 📢 🗓️ 29/09 at 11:00 CET 📍 ICS–ULisboa or online Access the webinar link here: www.ics.ulisboa.pt/en/evento/an...

An interesting festival about #masculinity -

MEN4DEM releases a report introducing the Safe Research Ethics Framework. The framework, grounded in Feminist Care Ethics, offers practical tools to protect scholars working on politically sensitive topics. Read more at men4dem.eu/news-events-... #MEN4DEM

How do expert organizations work in order to bring change? See how Share the Care, one of the experts in MEN4DEM, promotes gender equality for all. #MEN4DEM

📢 CfP Men and Masculinities in Politics at the #ecpg26 @ecprgender.bsky.social in Newcastle. Section chaired by @men4dem.bsky.social members @niklinders.bsky.social #malinholm. Now open for paper submissions! ecpr.eu/Events/Event...

🎤🙌'(Anti)democratic Masculinities Theory in Action': upcoming talk at the University of Lisbon drawing on co-authored work with @elinbja.bsky.social @men4dem.bsky.social. www.ics.ulisboa.pt/en/evento/an...

Meet one of our expert organisations, Share the Care!    Share the Care is a Polish organisation that promotes a partnership model of family life that focuses on parental and gender equality.   #MEN4DEM #genderequality #parentalequality #SharetheCare  Read more on www.men4dem.eu

What is MEN4DEM? A new Horizon Europe project exploring how masculinities shape democracy - and how they can become more inclusive. 🌍

How do expert organizations work in order to bring change? See how Cerchio degli Uomini, one of the experts in MEN4DEM, initiates gender equality for all. #MEN4DEM

Meet one of MEN4DEM's Expert organisations, Cerchio degli Uomini! Cerchio degli Uomini is an Italian non-profit association that aims to promote non-patriarchal masculinity and prevent gender-based violence. #men4dem #caringmasculinities #genderequality Read more on www.men4dem.eu

🚀 Our first MEN4DEM newsletter is out! Updates, events, and voices from across Europe on building more equal and inclusive democracies. Read it here 👉 fn6v6.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/mr/sh/Oyc...

How do expert organizations work in order to bring change? See how Bundesforum Männer, one of the experts in MEN4DEM, initiates gender equality for all. #MEN4DEM @bfmaenner.bsky.social

Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter! Subscribe using the link: www.men4dem.eu/follow-us/su... #MEN4DEM #newsletter #caringmasculinities #europeandemocracy #genderequality #art #science #society

Meet one of the Expert organizations in MEN4DEM, Bundesforum Männer! BFM is a German umbrella organization that advocates for gender equality and plural forms of masculinities. @bfmaenner.bsky.social #men4dem #bundesforummänner #caringmasculinities #genderequality Read more on www.men4dem.eu

Subscribe to the MEN4DEM newsletter! Don’t miss updates on events, performances, and opportunities to engage with our mission. Let’s create change together! Sign up using the link: lnkd.in/dHsQ5UMj

How do expert organizations work in order to bring change? See how Gender Alliance Initiative, one of the experts in MEN4DEM, initiates gender equality for all. #MEN4DEM

Meet one of our expert organizations, Gender Alliance Initiative! As a member of the MenEngage Alliance, G-All integrates international expertise on the inclusion of men and boys in gender equality work. Adapting global best practices on the local Greek and European context. #MEN4DEM

MEN4DEM releases another report on interventions, this time from the perspective of our expert organization - Emancipator. This report explores strategies for countering antidemocratic tendencies among young boys and men. Read more at www.men4dem.eu/news-events-... @emancipatornl.bsky.social

Based on insights from our report “Countering anti-democratic masculinities: State of the art of evidence-based interventions” – which presents a systematic review of strategies aimed at addressing anti-democratic masculinities – here’s what works when it comes to effective interventions.

MEN4DEM publishes a scientific review of intervention strategies for more democratic masculinities. Read the report at www.men4dem.eu/news-events-...

WHEN DID YOU LEAVE? Radical immersion - a theatre experiment. The first findings from the experiment performed at Oerol Festival are now live on the MEN4DEM website. Read more at lnkd.in/ddFijgsF

Science, and the collaboration with the scientific world, and people working with boys and men, and with artists that can provide new ways of doing this are valuable parts in the fight for gender justice and promoting more caring, democratic masculinities. @emancipatornl.bsky.social #MEN4DEM

(Q) Why is MEN4DEM important? To work with boys and men fosters warmer relations and positive answers to their searches. This promotes more equal, democratic ways of being and this is extremely important. @emancipatornl.bsky.social #MEN4DEM

(Q) How will Emancipator contribute? “We are the lead expert organization in the development of interventions which promote democratic masculinities.” @emancipatornl.bsky.social #MEN4DEM

When did you leave? was developed by Via Berlin in collaboration with researchers from the University of Amsterdam. It was a theatrical experiment that explored themes of radicalization and masculinity. @via-berlin.bsky.social #MEN4DEM Photos: Nichon Glerum

Recently, Via Berlin, the Artistic Partner in MEN4DEM, performed “When did you leave?" at Oerol Festival on Terschelling. Learn more at lnkd.in/em4BeKKt Learn more about MEN4DEM at www.men4dem.eu @via-berlin.bsky.social #MEN4DEM

Can science change the world? In times of increasing polarization, uncertainty and global crises, scientific knowledge is essential for formulating evidence-based policies and strategies that promote social justice, equality and democracy. @ekke.gr #MEN4DEM

(Q) Why is MEN4DEM important? Understanding the appeal of far-right hyper-masculine discourse and analyzing why such ideologies resonate with particular groups, is essential for designing preventive measures for a more just and inclusive world. @ekke.gr #MEN4DEM

(Q) How will EKKE contribute? We aim to examine how hyper-masculine discourse impacts political participation, representation, and leadership both online and offline and investigate how  extreme-right discourses become normalized. @ekke.gr #MEN4DEM

(Q) Can science change the world? High-quality data are the foundation for a clear view of the past, a solid grasp of the present, and a realistic vision for the future. Social science changes the world by helping us understand, explain, and improve how we live together. @gesis.org #MEN4DEM

(Q) Why is MEN4DEM important? MEN4DEM is important because it challenges simplistic, polarising narratives around masculinity and democracy. It’s not about us versus them—it’s always been about all of us, together. @gesis.org #MEN4DEM

MEN4DEM is learning about artistic interventions!

(Q) How will GESIS - Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften contribute? As part of the MEN4DEM project, GESIS will analyse how different forms of masculinity are expressed—both in political speeches and on digital platforms. @gesis.org‬ #MEN4DEM

(Q) Can science change the world? Psychology helps us understand the cognitive, emotional, and social dynamics that drive radicalization. It also equips us with evidence-based tools to counter it. @uniwersytet_gdanski #MEN4DEM

(Q) Why is MEN4DEM important? We aim to demonstrate that developing skills such as critical thinking and empathy can foster greater individual resilience. In doing so, we contribute to building a more informed and democratic society. @uniwersytet_gdanski #MEN4DEM

(Q) How will UG contribute? Our role is to ensure that each intervention is grounded in evidence, and rigorously evaluated through pre- and post-intervention assessments. #MEN4DEM

(Q) Can science change the world? Science can change the world when it engages with the world. If science tackles real-world problems, it can question norms and use dialogue and interaction to open up new perspectives. @UppsalaUniversity #MEN4DEM

(Q) Why is MEN4DEM important? Online spaces are where many young men build identity and ideology. Researching these spaces is crucial for understanding democracy today — and for opening up more inclusive ways of being a boy or a man. @UppsalaUniversity #MEN4DEM

Congratulations Dr. Arcuri!

(Q) How will UU contribute? The Uppsala University will help make sense of how online platforms are used by influencers and radical movements to mobilize anti-democratic masculinities. @UppsalaUniversity #MEN4DEM

(Q) Can science change the world? We cannot change the world without understanding how it works - hence, science is key. @men4dem #MEN4DEM