Gary Barker is the founder and CEO of Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice, one of the world’s leading organizations working at the intersection of gender equality, masculinity, and social justice. For more than two decades, Gary has been at the forefront of global research into the lives of boys and men, working to engage them as allies in the mission for gender equality. His work has shaped policy, practice, and public debate on a global scale, influencing how governments and communities worldwide think about care, masculinity, connection, and fatherhood. Gary is also co-founder of MenCare, a global campaign promoting engaged fatherhood in more than 70 countries, and co-founder of MenEngage, a global alliance of more than 1,000 NGOs working with men and boys to achieve gender justice. In 2024, Gary was selected by Melinda French Gates as one of 12 global leaders to distribute $20 million to charitable organizations advancing women’s health and well-being worldwide through innovative, high-impact work.