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Theme for International Men's Day 2026 on November 19: "The Future Is Everyone"
The global leadership team of International Men’s Day (IMD) has announced the agreed theme for this year. IMD was first celebrated on the 19th of November in 1999 by Dr Jerome Teelucksingh from Trinidad in the Caribbean. Jerome says “When we help men… women benefit. When we have a good man in a family, the children benefit, and the world as well.”
IMD is now marked in more than eighty countries around the world, each year on November 19. The twenty-eighth annual commemoration of IMD will occur this year, and the theme will be The Future Is Everyone. This theme was first raised as a concept by Lisa Britton from the USA six years ago. It is a generous invitation to everyone for the recognition and support of males. The theme echoes real inclusion, genuine equality, and magnanimity.
2026 Theme Announcement Video
Warwick Marsh, co-founder of Dads4Kids mentioned that pillar 5 of International Men’s Day is to “Improve gender relations and promote gender equality”. He implored all people to get behind the theme with these words:
“Let’s work together to make a better world for men and boys, and women and girls.”
Nat Marsh the new CEO of Dads4Kid said that
“The goal of Dads4Kids is to help dads be the best they can be. Good men become good dads! That’s why we have been supporting IMD for the last 19 years.”
Lisa Britton who is a writer and advocate for men and boys from the USA reflected that,
“Since the dawn of time, men and women have worked together, not only to survive but to thrive”. She continued “Rather than saying the future is female, I believe that the future is for everyone… Hopefully we’ll get more women onboard, I hope we get more organisations onboard, I hope we get the UN onboard, and I hope we get more nations onboard for International Mens Day 2026.”
David Maywald, author, board member and advocate for men and boys said,
“The global team at International Men’s Day is excited to announce their enthusiastic support for the International Council for Men and Boys public campaign for reform at the United Nations. They have three goals for 2026:
- Formal recognition of International Men’s Day on the UN calendar (the first official day for men or boys, when there are already 13 days for women and girls).
- Mandatory reporting of outcomes for males and females across UN programs and the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Endorsement of the New York Declaration for Men and Boys, coming 31 years after adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Action Plan for women and girls.”
Dr Jerome Teelucksingh, founder of International Men’s Day, said,
“By drawing together males and females in collaboration, International Men’s Day will create positive change at a global scale during 2026. So, on 19 November 2026, let us greet everyone with a smile and the words, ‘Happy International Men’s Day. Let’s make sure we do the same for International Women’s Day on Sunday 8 March 2026.”
Media contacts:
- David Maywald, Executive Leader for International Men’s Day on Cell +61 413 594 785 and Email: info@dads4kids.org.au
- Lisa Britton Email: lisamichellebritton@gmail.com
- Warwick Marsh Cell: 61 418 225 212
- Dr Jerome Teelucksingh Email: j_teelucksingh@yahoo.com
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Positive Masculinity is a Wonderful Gift Displayed in Positive Male Role Models
Launched in 1999, and now celebrated in more than 80 countries worldwide, International Men’s Day (IMD) is gaining great momentum. One of the six pillars of International Men’s Day is: “To promote positive male role models; not just movie stars and sports men but every day, working class men who are living decent, honest lives.” In this light, the theme for IMD 2024 is “Positive Male Role Models”
Warwick Marsh International Men’s Day global digital coordinator from Australia said,
“Positive male role models are crucial for personal and societal growth. They shape identity by teaching young men that masculinity is a wonderful gift and that there is no such thing as toxic masculinity. No gender has a monopoly on vice, only the reality of either good or bad people. Positive Masculinity is dedicated to the service of others. During wartime men give their lives in massive acts of bravery. During peacetime men give their lives working hard day and night. We all benefit from the selfless sacrifice of courageous men.”
Marsh continued,
“Positive male role models provide guidance and mentorship, offering support and practical advice on handling challenges, building resilience and achieving goals. Positive male role models foster healthy relationships by modelling respect, loving care and constructive communication by encouraging men and boys to form strong, supportive loving connections. As Allie Stuckey said in her breakthrough video on masculine men, “Women want real men”
Dr Jerome Teelucksingh, the founder of International Men’s Day, from Trinidad & Tobago, said,
“International Men’s Day has the potential to become the global medium to heal our world. The concept and themes of International Men’s Day are designed to give hope to the depressed, faith to the lonely, comfort to the broken-hearted, transcend barriers, eliminate stereotypes and create a more caring humanity.”
Dr Teelucksingh continued,
“Positive male role models inspire individuals to lead meaningful lives, contribute positively to their communities, promote values of kindness, integrity and accountability thus creating a healthier and more balanced society. Together, we can bring hope and healing to the human race. So, on 19 November 2024, let us greet everyone with a smile and the words, ‘Happy International Men’s Day.’ “
Website: www.internationalmensday.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Official.International.Mens.Day
For interview contact:
Warwick Marsh: 61 418 225 212
Dr Jerome Teelucksingh email: j_teelucksingh@yahoo.com
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Happy International Women’s Day
Friday 8 March 2024
The International Men’s Day team congratulates the women of the world on the 114th celebration of International Women’s Day, which started in 1911. Three years ago, in 2021 the theme we celebrated for International Men’s Day was: “Better Relations Between Men and Women.” This is still one of our core objectives.
Please make sure you thank and appreciate the women in your life on 8 March by saying, “Happy International Women’s Day!”
Launched in 1999, and now celebrated in more than 90 countries worldwide, International Men’s Day (IMD) is gaining great momentum. One of the six pillars of International Men’s Day is: “To promote positive male role models; not just movie stars and sportsmen, but everyday, working-class men who are living decent, honest lives.” In this light, the theme for IMD 2024 is ‘Positive Male Role Models’.
Warwick Marsh, IMD coordinator, said,
“Men must work together with women to reverse the so-called gender war and build better relations between men and women. Together, we can bring hope and healing to the human race. So, on 8 March, let us greet everyone with a smile and the words, ‘Happy International Women’s Day’.”
Marsh continued,
“Men who are positive male role models are dedicated to the service of others, including women and children. During wartime, men give their lives in massive acts of bravery on behalf of women and children. Sadly, 93% of workplace deaths each year are men. During peacetime, men give their lives working hard day and night for the women and children in their lives. We encourage all men to wish women on 8 March a ‘Happy International Women’s Day!’”
Dr Jerome Teelucksingh, the founder of International Men’s Day, from Trinidad & Tobago, said,
“International Men’s Day has the potential to become the global medium to heal our world. The concept and themes of International Men’s Day are designed to give hope to the depressed, faith to the lonely, comfort to the brokenhearted, transcend barriers, eliminate stereotypes and create a more caring humanity.
I and the team at International Men’s Day believe now is the time to honour our daughters, sisters, wives, mothers, grandmothers and our female friends by wishing them Happy International Women’s Day.”
Website: www.internationalmensday.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Official.International.Mens.Day
For interview contact:
Warwick Marsh: 61 418 225 212
Dr Jerome Teelucksingh email: j_teelucksingh@yahoo.com
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