Men’s Global Healthcare is Woefully Underfunded

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Despite men being statistically less healthy than women, global health funding has been largely focused on women.

Sexual Violence Against Boys & Men in Conflict Settings: The Men of Peace, Hope and Courage.

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Alastair Hilton on his work with male survivors of sexual abuse and violence.

The Crisis of Masculinity in Britain

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There is a “crisis of masculinity in Britain” because of the pressures rapid economic and social change have placed on masculine identity says Diane Abbott, a senior British Politician. The rise of a “Viagra and Jack Daniels culture” is an indication of the pressure young men are under to live up to “pornified ideals.”

Angel

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Lowering his beauty standards proves too high a challenge for Andy Bodle.

Her Feet of Clay

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“We all judge people on their looks. Some of us are just more honest about it.” When Andy Bodle puts a woman on a pedestal for her beauty, the results are predictable.

To Defend a Terrorist

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Tamar Birckhead reflects on representing the shoe bomber and, now, on helping those who represent the Boston bomb suspect.

When Love Wins Out

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For Donald D’Haene, April 15th hit both ends of the emotion spectrum. In the dark hours immediately following the horrific events at the Boston Marathon, his family experienced a miracle that proved, in the end, love wins.

My Bloody Valentine [1997]

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Andy Bodle meets the girl of his dreams at a comedy gig, but what he learns about her grows increasingly disturbing.

Walking With Soulless Haste

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Derek Bardowell takes to London’s streets in an attempt to lose himself, and finds subtly pervasive racism – hidden in the cracks and people’s attitudes.

I Might Be a Father, But I’ll Never Know for Sure

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Andy Bodle learns the harm in having an affair with a married woman.

My Brother Lives on the Streets

Donald, left, and Erik, in the same hand-me-down shirt, five years apart.

At the holidays, Donald D’Haene feels particularly moved to help homeless people.

Bringing It to the Men

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Men coming together can improve their relationships with women, too.

A Hot Chip off the Old Block

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Pete Bate braces himself and takes his teenager to his first concert.

The “Have Not Voted” Party

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Why do you vote? (Or don’t, as the case may be.)

What’s in a Mane?

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Greg White’s Delilah was a leather-clad hairdresser named Lorenzo.

Fear and Love in the Time of AIDS

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Donald D’Haene’s date with fear taught him the real meaning of love.