International Men's Day

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International Mens Day Facts

• The theme for International Men's Day in 2020 was Making a positive differnece to the wellbeing and lives of men and boys. Raising awareness and funds for charities supporting men and boys' wellbeing. Promoting a positive conversation about men, manhood, and masculinity.
• International Men's Day owes its growth and success to Indian Men’s Advocate Uma Challa. In 2007, Challa promoted International Men’s Day as a way to expose the shocking abuse that men suffer in the legal system. She has since been a pioneer in raising awareness for the day.
• International Men's Day structures its objectives as 6 pillars:
  1) To promote positive male role models
  2) To celebrate men's positive contributions to society
  3) To focus on men's health and wellbeing
  4) To highlight discrimination against men
  5) To improve gender relations and promote gender equality
  6) To create a safer, better world

International Mens Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Participate in local or themed events. Movember for example, involves the growing of a moustache during November to raise awareness about men's health issues.
• Award a positive male role model or someone who inspires you with an International Men's Day certificate. For instructions on making one, go to IMD Award Certificates .
• Raise awareness on social media by using the tags #internationalmensday, #celebratemen, #menshealth, #stopmalesuicide, and #thankamantoday

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