International Men’s Day is observed worldwide to raise awareness about important issues men face. These issues include parental alienation, abuse, homelessness, suicide, and violence.
International Men’s Day is celebrated every year on November 19 (Photo credit: Freepik)
New Delhi: We have heard of International Women’s Day, but are we aware of a day celebrating men, too? On November 19 every year, International Men’s Day. It is a global awareness day that raises awareness about the issues men face. But the day also celebrates the success of men in various fields. Every year, there is a theme set for this day. This year’s International Men’s Day theme is “Positive male role models”. Let us look at this year’s theme.
International Men’s Day 2024: What is the theme for this year?
The 2024 theme, “Positive Male Role Models”, emphasises the need for open discussions about men’s mental health and aims to create supportive environments where men can thrive.
Men face important health challenges that need attention for our communities to thrive.
According to research:
- Men have a suicide rate three times higher than women.
- One in three men has experienced domestic violence.
- Men, on average, die 4 to 5 years earlier than women.
- Men are almost twice as likely as women to get lung cancer.
- Men are also nearly twice as likely to suffer from heart disease compared to women.
A positive male role model inspires others to live with integrity, hope and determination. They can greatly influence the lives of those who look up to them.
What are the six objectives of International Men’s Day?
- To promote positive male role models, which include not only movie stars and athletes but also everyday, working-class men who live honest lives.
- To celebrate men’s positive contributions to society, such as in the community, family, marriage, childcare, and protecting the environment.
- To focus on men’s health and well-being, including their social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
- To highlight discrimination against men in social services, social attitudes and expectations, and the law.
- To improve gender relations and promote gender equality.
- To create a safer, better world where everyone can feel safe and reach their full potential.
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