International Mens Day

International Mens Day facts

• The theme for International Men's Day in 2023 is Zero Male Suicide.
• Men are three times more likely to die from suicide than women.
• 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
• Men make up a significant portion of migrants and refugees arriving in the European Union, although the gender distribution may vary depending on the specific migration flow.
• In the European Union, men have a lower life expectancy compared to women. The average life expectancy for men is about 78.2 years, while for women, it is about 83.7 years.

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Top things to do in the EU for International Mens Day

• 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
• Use this day as an opportunity to educate yourself and others about gender stereotypes and inequalities. Share informative articles, documentaries, or books on social media or in online discussions.
• Plan a video conference with your male friends, family members, or colleagues. Discuss topics that are important to men's well-being, such as mental health, fatherhood, or career challenges.

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