International men’s day was founded by Dr Jerome Teelucksingh, a history lecture at the University of West Indies in 1999.
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The International Men’s Day is celebrated on 19th November worldwide to bring positive value of men, their communities and families.
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Objective of International Men’s Day: Positive Role Models, Men's health, Gender Equality, Contribution to Society, Safter & better world
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We highlight the case of male suicide and campaign for improvement of men’s health. The theme of the International Men’s Day 2022 is – Helping Men and Boys.
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Activities : Public Seminars, Festivals, Fundraisers, Classroom, Activities at School and College level, Conferences, TV Programs
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Challenges: Men have suicide rate 3 times higher than women
, 1 out of 3 men have been victim of domestic violence, Death of men on average 4 – 5 years before women
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Quote of the Day : I love women. They’re the best thing ever created. If they want to be like men and come down to our level, that’s fine