Cyberheroes: Preventing Gender-Based Cyberviolence Among Young Boys
Funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada, Cyberheroes aims to prevent gender-based cyberviolence against women and 2ELGBTQI+ people by working with young boys who may be exposed to and influenced by manosphere content. The program is embedded in their communities through the active involvement of young male allies.
The Cyberheroes program brings its mission to life through four main initiatives:
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The Mano a mano podcast
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Live workshops on Twitch
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An educational guide designed for parents and youth workers
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A research report
Mano a mano Podcast
Each episode features two men from different walks of life such as influencers, comedians, content creators, or musicians, sharing their thoughts on masculinity, brotherhood, friendship, and their personal experiences of being a man. Together, they explore their own realities and unpack the different layers that shape their identities.
Guests embody values like kindness, openness, and authenticity. Through a mix of humour and thoughtful reflection, they highlight the positive sides of masculinity while challenging stereotypes.
The series ran from May 5 to June 30, 2025, with episodes available on all of our platforms.
Louis T. and Murphy Cooper (episode 1)
Louis T. and Murphy Cooper share personal stories and reflections on masculinity.
Kevin Rapha毛l et Jay Vaillancourt (episode 2)
Kevin Rapha毛l and Jay Vaillancourt discuss masculinity through their own life experiences.
Claude B茅gin et Bastien Art (episode 3)
Claude B茅gin and Bastien Art share how they perceive masculinity.
Farnell Morisset et S茅bastien Potvin alias Barbada (episode 4)
Farnell Morisset and S茅bastien Potvin (aka Barbada) share their vision of masculinity and the experiences that shaped it.
Claude B茅gin et Louis T. (episode 5)
Claude B茅gin and Louis T. return to share more personal stories and reflections on masculinity.
Bastien Art et Murphy Cooper (episode 6)
Bastien Art and Murphy Cooper talk about their own understanding of masculinity.
Kevin Rapha毛l & S茅bastien Potvin alias Barbada (episode 7)
Kevin Rapha毛l and S茅bastien Potvin (aka Barbada) share their vision of masculinity and related experiences.
Jay Vaillancourt & Farnell Morrisset (episode 8)
In the final episode, Jay Vaillancourt and Farnell Morisset share their experiences with masculinity.
Educational Guide for Parents and Youth Workers
This guide helps parents, youth workers, and school staff recognize early signs that may lead to cyberviolence and take steps to prevent it.
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Live Workshops on Twitch
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Cyberheroes has created a research report that digs into how the manosphere shapes gender-based cyberviolence, highlighting what puts youth at risk, what can protect them, and how we can step in effectively. The goal is to curb its influence by engaging directly with boys aged 14 to 17 and working in partnership with the networks around them, including government, schools, families, and youth service professionals.
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