Introduction

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Founded in 1997, Instituto Promundo is a Brazilian NGO that seeks to promote gender equality and end violence against women, children and youth.  Based in Washington, DC, Promundo-US is a separately incorporated organization that collaborates with Instiituto Promundo on international advocacy, program development and communications.

Based in Rio de Janeiro, Promundo works locally, nationally and internationally to:

> Conduct research related to gender equality and health

> Implement and evaluate programs that seek to promote
positive changes in gender norms and behaviors among individuals, families and communities

> Advocate for the integration of these initiatives and a perspective of gender equality in public policies

On February 1st, 2011, Promundo-US was opened in Washington, DC, USA.   Promundo-US is a separately incorporated NGO that collaborates with Instituto Promundo on  international communication, joint advocacy initiatives and technical assistance to projects outside Brazil.  Promundo-US also coordinates global work of the MenEngage Alliance.