Men’s Day 2024: What are the Six Objectives of International Men’s Day? Check Key Men’s Issues Here

International Men’s Day (IMD) is celebrated every year on November 19th; in 2024 it will be on Tuesday. This day celebrates and recognizes the contributions of men and boys and identifies the key issues they face around the world.

Six goals for International Men’s Day

The six goals for International Men’s Day are:

Promoting Positive Male Role Models: Positive perspectives on men and how they can be role models for others.

Celebrating Men’s Achievements: Thank men for their contributions to health, education and community service.

Emphasizing Men’s Health and Wellbeing: Raising awareness of common health issues, mental health and physical health issues common among men.

Improving gender relations: Promoting discussions on gender equality and better gender relations.

Raising awareness of gender discrimination against men: Addressing the discrimination and challenges men face in society, including gender inequality in family law.

Empowering Men to Take Action: Empower men to engage in their communities and take action on issues that affect them or their peers.

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Key issues for men

Major issues for men include a range of health issues and social challenges that disproportionately affect men. Here are some of the most pressing questions:

Mental Health: There is a strong stigma associated with discussing mental health issues, often leading to underdiagnosis and higher mortality among male patients.

Physical health: Cardiovascular disease, prostate cancer and diabetes are top concerns for men.

Substance Abuse: More alcohol and drug abuse in men can lead to a variety of health problems.

Social isolation: Many men feel lonely and lack a support network, which can exacerbate mental health issues.

Work Stress: High levels of stress related to job performance can affect men’s mental health.

Gender expectations: Social norms surrounding masculinity may pressure men into engaging in unhealthy behaviors or prevent them from seeking help.

Addressing these issues is critical to fostering a healthier society where men can thrive emotionally and physically.

International Men’s Day aims to create a better understanding of men’s issues and to create more open discussions about issues of masculinity and gender relations.

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