International Men’s Day 2024: Theme, When It Started, and Know About Six Pillars

November 19th is International Men’s Day. The main purpose of this day is to celebrate the best aspects of men and present issues related to their health and welfare to the society. The movement was started in Trinidad and Tobago in 1999 by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh and since then it has become an international movement to discuss gender equality and issues related to men.

2024 theme

The theme of International Men’s Day 2024 is “Men’s Health Champions”. This theme focuses on improving men’s health and honors those who are working to reduce the burden of health challenges for boys and men. It aims to highlight all aspects of men’s health, including social, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being, while calling on the community to support men.

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Four sub-themes of “Men’s Health Guardian”:

  • Building Healthy Communities: Recognizing those who improve the environment for the well-being of men and boys.
  • Look out for your friends: Help those in your life who need your support.
  • Take action to stay healthy: Join others in activities for healthy living.
  • Creating a healthier future: Association members have a collective responsibility to work to improve men’s health.

Six Pillars of International Men’s Day

  • Six pillars of International Men’s Day: Promote the right positive male role models for all men to emulate every day, not just celebrities. Celebrating the achievements and contributions of men, especially as fathers in raising children. Focused on improving the health and well-being of men, with a special focus on their social, emotional, physical and spiritual health.
  • Highlighting discrimination against men: Raising awareness of male inequalities in social services and expectations.
  • Improving gender relations: Promoting equal gender representation and better gender relations.
  • Creating a safer world: Working to build a world where everyone feels safe and can reach their full potential.

International Men’s Day is a platform that aims to promote discussion about men’s issues and encourage positive masculinity. The 2024 observance will celebrate men’s outstanding contributions to their communities, with a focus on health initiatives. It invites everyone to participate in activities aimed at promoting men’s well-being and creating a more inclusive society.

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