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 Raphaël et Jay Vaillancourt (episode 2)
Kevin Raphaël and Jay Vaillancourt discuss masculinity through their own life experiences.
Claude Bégin et Bastien Art (episode 3)
Claude Bégin and Bastien Art share how they perceive masculinity.
Farnell Morisset et Sébastien Potvin alias Barbada (episode 4)
Farnell Morisset and Sébastien Potvin (aka Barbada) share their vision of masculinity and the experiences that shaped it.
Claude Bégin et Louis T. (episode 5)
Claude Bégin 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 Raphaël & Sébastien Potvin alias Barbada (episode 7)
Kevin Raphaël and Sébastien 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.
Live Workshops on Twitch
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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.
The report is set for release in fall 2025.
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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