International Mens Day Blog

Positive Masculinity is a Wonderful Gift Displayed in Positive Male Role Models

November 18, 2024

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...

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Making a Difference for Men.

November 11, 2019

Only 9 more sleeps to International Men’s Day on Tuesday 19 November 2019. International Men’s Day is now celebrated in more than 80 countries worldwide. International Men’s Day is going from strength to strength. The theme for IMD 2019 is “Making a Difference for Men and Boys.” The mission of...

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International Men’s Day 2018 Media Release

November 11, 2019

Media Release INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY MONDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2018 Promoting Positive Male Role Models Launched in 1999, and now celebrated in more than 70 countries worldwide, International Men’s Day is going from strength to strength. The theme for IMD 2018 is “Positive Male Role Models.” Warwick Marsh from Australia and coordinator...

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International Men’s Day 2017 Media Release

November 17, 2018

Media Release INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY SUNDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2017 Celebrating Men and Boys Launched in 1999, and celebrated in around 80 countries worldwide, International Men’s Day has achieved another landmark this year by being granted a second debate in the Houses of Commons in London (held on 14 November) where...

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International Men’s Day Media Release 2016

October 19, 2018

Media Release INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2016 Great Britain’s Female Prime Minister says Men Need Their Day The Prime Minister of Great Britain, the Right Honourable Theresa May, has voiced her support for a global celebration of men and boys on International Men’s Day (IMD), which takes place...

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International Men’s Day in America

October 19, 2018

UNITED STATES In February 1994 an “IMD” gathering was initiated by individuals in Kansas City, but this initiative was not continued in following years. In 2001 a number of organizations in the United States are said to have joined in celebrating IMD on 19th November (2001 CBTT source), though there...

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International Men’s Day in Hungary

October 19, 2018

Hungary joined the IMD celebrations in 2009, on the 10th anniversary of Mens Day. It was commenced by Marie Clarence, writer, who is committed to gender balance and gender equality. The first celebrations are held in Budapest and the opening speech is delivered by UNESCO Cultural Committee’s Chairman, Dr Michael...

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International Men’s Day in Ghana

October 19, 2018

Ghana Fatherhood Initiative Foundation is a registered NGO in Ghana established to promote and encourage committed,available and responsible fatherhood in Ghana, also to appreciate fathers. Samuel NiiTeiko Tackie, founder and President of GFIF is organising an International Men’s Day event which involves donating books to selected Schools in Mamprobi-Accra to...

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International Men’s Day in China

October 19, 2018

In 2003 Men’s Health Magazine held the first International Men’s Day in China. The event was held in Beijing and received a positive response from all sectors of society: Sina, Sohu, BTV Charm Frontline, CCTV Arts Express, Shanghai Oriental Satellite TV, Modern Times, The Beijing Youth Daily, Beijing Evening News...

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First Canadian International Men’s Day 2009

October 19, 2018

Small groups have reportedly held International Men’s Day celebrations in Canada in previous years (On Feb 7, or on Nov 25). None of these claimed small events coincided with the international celebration on November 19. Fortunately this has all changed…….. _________________________________________________________________________________ Canada can claim it’s very first November 19 International...

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