International Men’s Day, celebrated on 19 November, celebrates the contribution of men and boys, while raising awareness of key issues such as mental health, sexism and social isolation. It aims to empower men, improve gender relations and promote positive role models, promoting a healthier society for all.
International Men’s Day (IMD) is celebrated every year on November 19; The year 2024 will fall on a Tuesday. The day celebrates and recognizes the contributions of men and boys, and identifies the key issues they face around the world.
Six goals of International Men’s Day
The six goals of International Men’s Day are:
Promoting positive male role models: Positive things about men and how they can be role models for others.
Celebrate men’s achievements: Appreciate men’s contributions to health, education and community service.
Emphasis on men’s health and well-being: Brings greater awareness to common men’s health issues, mental health and physical health issues.
Improving Gender Relations: Promoting discussions on gender equality and better gender relations.
Raising awareness of gender discrimination against men: Working on issues related to discrimination and challenges that men face in society, including gender inequality in family law.
Empowering men to take action: Empowering men to get involved in their communities and take action to solve problems that affect them or their peers.
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Important men’s issues
Key men’s issues include a range of health concerns and social challenges that disproportionately affect men. Here are some of the most pressing issues:
Mental health: There is a strong stigma when discussing mental health issues, often leading to misdiagnosis and higher mortality rates in male patients.
Physical health: Cardiovascular disease, prostate cancer and diabetes are significant concerns for men.
Substance abuse: Higher alcohol and drug abuse in men contributes to a number of health problems.
Social isolation: Many men feel lonely and lack a support network, which can worsen mental health problems.
Workplace stress: High stress related to job performance can affect men’s mental health.
Gender expectations: Social norms surrounding masculinity can pressure men into unhealthy behaviors or prevent them from seeking help.
Addressing these issues is critical to promoting a healthier society where men can thrive emotionally and physically.
International Men’s Day aims to create a better understanding of men’s issues as well as create a conversation towards a more open discussion of issues of masculinity and gender relations .Also read | International Men’s Day 2024: Theme, Start Date and Information about the Six Pillars
