International Council for Men and Boys

09/23/2026

🔗 https://www.menandboys.net/pr/bachelet-withdraws-from-the-race-as-un-faces-crisis-of-confidence-and-support/

Michelle Bachelet withdrew from the race for UN Secretary-General on September 19, following a Security Council straw poll in which she received one “encourage” vote and 11 “discourage” votes. Her withdrawal leaves seven candidates in the race to succeed António Guterres.

The development also raises broader questions about the UN’s commitment to equal rights for men and women and how gender considerations should factor into the selection of its next Secretary-General.

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Henry Herrera Telephone: +1-301-801-0608 Email: [email protected] Bachelet Withdraws from the Race as UN Faces Crisis of Confidence and Support September 23, 2026 - Michelle Bachelet of Chile withdrew her candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General

09/16/2026

🔗 https://www.menandboys.net/pr/international-falsely-accused-day-observances-held-in-68-cities-in-15-countries/

International Falsely Accused Day was observed in 68 cities across 15 countries on September 9, highlighting the personal and family consequences that deliberate false accusations can have. Events took place across Latin America, Europe, and North America, with advocates calling for greater awareness and legal protections.

With legislation addressing deliberate false accusations advancing in Argentina and Paraguay, the observance is also drawing attention to the importance of due process and accountability while protecting the rights of genuine victims.

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Henry Herrera Telephone: +1-301-801-0608 Email: [email protected] International Falsely Accused Day Observances Held in 68 Cities in 15 Countries September 16, 2026 - Organizers counted 15 countries and 68 cities observing International Falsely Accused Day

09/09/2026

Can we actually close the education gap between boys and girls?

Mike Bell says we can—and some schools have already proved it, by recognizing the gap, using their own data, and taking action to help boys catch up.

09/08/2026

🔗 https://www.menandboys.net/pr/courts-sentence-false-accusers-as-international-falsely-accused-day-returns-september-9/

International Falsely Accused Day returns September 9, with events planned in countries around the world. Recent court cases in Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, England, and elsewhere highlight the serious consequences of fabricated allegations and the importance of due process.

The observance calls attention to the experiences of those wrongly accused and encourages greater awareness, fair reporting, and protection of the presumption of innocence.

PRESS RELEASE Contact: Henry Herrera Telephone: +1-301-801-0608 Email: [email protected] Courts Sentence False Accusers as International Falsely Accused Day Returns September 9 September 8, 2026 - Campaigners will gather outside the Royal Courts of Justice in

09/08/2026

Does helping boys mean shortchanging girls?

The evidence says no: in schools that improved boys’ results, girls continued to perform well while the achievement gap closed upward.

09/04/2026

What happens when boys disengage from education and work?

Mike Bell argues the consequences are already visible, as fewer young men leave school with qualifications while traditional jobs become less accessible and skilled professions face growing gaps.

09/03/2026

How early does the literacy gap begin?

For some boys, the gap in vocabulary and literacy is already wide when they start primary school, which is why Mike Bell says parents should make reading part of family life and identify literacy difficulties early.

09/02/2026

Are boys really the problem with school discipline?

Mike Bell argues that schools should also examine how rules are applied. Successful schools focused on fair discipline, consistent enforcement, and systems that actually support teachers.

09/01/2026

What if every boy needs a chance to succeed at something?

Not every boy thrives academically. Successful schools give boys different ways to discover their strengths—from drama and photography to sports, clubs, and more.

08/31/2026

What if boys don't need celebrity role models?

Mike Bell found that successful schools focused on something closer: older boys becoming visible examples of success in drama, music, sport, science, and beyond.

Sometimes the best role models are the ones you see every day.