INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY NOVEMBER 19TH.
What is International Men’s Day?
International Men’s Day celebrates men who add/bring positive value in our families and communities and around the world. Leaders who inspire us and raise awareness of men’s well-being are acknowledged. International Men’s Day consists of six pillars which includes improve g gender relations and promoting gender equality not only for men but for women too. It is in this light our theme for International Men’s Day 2021 is “Better relations between men and women.”
International Men’s Day was founded in 1999 by Dr Jerome Teelucksingh a history lecturer at University of the West Indies in Trinidad Tabķago. Interestingly calls for an International Men’s Day (IMD) have been going on since at least the 1960’s when it was reported in the New York Times, Feb 24 1969 that “Many men have been agitating privately to make February 23 International Men’s Day, the equivalent of March 8, which is International Women’s day“ This Day for women was first inaugurated in 1909 (IMD NOV.19).
International Men’s Day creates a platform to teach men and boys values, character and responsibilities of being a man. “We must become the change we seek.” Mahatma Gandhi said. It is only when we all, both men and women, lead by example that we will create a fair and safe society which allows everyone the opportunity to prosper.
When is International Men’s Day?
International Men’s Day is celebrated on the 19th
How to Participate
• Celebrating men in their diversity (men who are positive male role models in your community)
• Make a difference for men and boys in your community
• Organize an event to promote the event
• Highlight some major issues men and boys face (Social)
• Join the conversation online • Give the male gender a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on when they are down (hurt, depressed etc.)
• Sgow them love and have fun.
Some Gender Stereotype and Clinches Men Face.
• “Boys don’t cry”
• “Men don’t need help
• “Man Up”/ ”Be a Man”
It's okay to be hurt as a man. There is nothing wrong to express yourself/emotions because you are a man.
Six Pillars/Objectives of International Men’s Day
• Valuing/Celebrating male role models
• Acknowledging the contribution of men and boys
• Improving/Creating better health for the male gender
• Tackling discrimination and its disadvantage that leads to suicide etc.
• Fostering positive gender relations and making a difference for men and boys
• Making the world a better/ safer place for everyone.
“Men and women have strengths that complement each other.” Edwin Louis Cole
“Give me a few men and women who are “Men and women have strengths that complement each other.” Edwin Louis Cole and selfless, and I shall shake the world.” – Swami Vivekananda
“We can work together for a better world with men and women of goodwill, those who radiate the intrinsic goodness of humankind.” – Wangari Maathai
“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” Albert Einstein
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