A Men-Only* Space: Explore and Shape new Masculinities

You might be a father of a daughter. You might care deeply about your partner or other women in your life. You might simply want to be part of a future that works for everyone -including men like yourself. Because gender equality isn’t just about women – it’s about all of us. It’s about being able to ask for help at work without fear of judgment. About not having to hide insecurities behind strength and ego. It’s about easing the constant pressure to perform and pretend you're alright. It's about reconnecting with your emotions – maybe even allowing yourself to cry again. And it’s about your son, who’s struggling at school, and the feeling that you're slowly losing touch with him.

Your hosts:

• Jakob Allinger is a social entrepreneur and cofounder of CoBros. In this role, he creates accessible social skills trainings through sports and play, specifically tailored for boys and young men. He also facilitates spaces for dialogue and personal growth among adult men. His perspective is shaped by hands-on experience in gender-sensitive youth work, a deep commitment to positive masculinity, and a belief in community-based solutions.

• Jakob Sonnenholzner is a peace and conflict researcher as well as a mediator. In this role, he supports people through both personal and professional conflicts. His worldview is shaped by experiences in humanitarian emergency aid for refugees in Greece and Turkey, European party politics, civil society engagement, and the strategic development of NGOs.

This event was initiated by Mireya Mena Velasco.