Simple, supportive guides to help adults start honest conversations with boys.
Talking to boys about gender, respect, and safety can sometimes feel overwhelming. These topics can be sensitive, personal, or complex, and it’s normal to worry about saying the wrong thing, not knowing all the answers, or navigating uncomfortable questions. For many of us, these discussions weren’t part of our own upbringing, so it can be hard to know where to begin.
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, coach, practitioner or youth worker, you play an important role in helping boys understand empathy, safety and positive relationships.
These resources offer simple, practical ways to get started. They’re designed to support you in creating open, honest, and positive conversations about emotions, empathy and safety.
A friendly A–Z guide that introduces key concepts such as empathy, consent, stereotypes, and gender—making complex topics easier to explore with children.
Available in English, French, and Arabic.
A practical brochure outlining eight everyday actions for families, educators, civil society, caregivers, and community members. It offers straightforward tips for adults to reflect on their beliefs, challenge stereotypes, talk about consent,and use play to teach positive values.
Available in English, French, and Arabic.
Everyday moments are full of chances to talk with boys about feelings, values, and respectful behaviours. These short animated videos invite adults and boys to reflect on real-life situations and explore positive ways to respond.
Available in English, French, Arabic and Spanish.
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