Every year on November 19, International Men’s Day honors men and their contributions to society. The goal of the day is to honor men’s achievements in the political, social, cultural, and economic domains as well as their contributions to the family, institutions, and society at large.
The day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness of the problems that men from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds face. Despite not being recognized as a global observance by the UN, many nations celebrate this day every year.
History of International Men’s Day
Although the concept of International Men’s Day has been debated since the 1960s, Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, a professor at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago, was the one to first conceptualize and observe the holiday in 1999. November 19 was chosen by Professor Teelucksingh to commemorate Men’s Day because it was his father’s birthday. Since then, it has been observed annually, and at the moment, almost 80 countries participate in the celebration.
India’s International Men’s Day celebrations have become more well-known thanks in large part to men’s rights activist Uma Challa. She is credited with starting the celebrations in India in 2007 in order to draw attention to the challenges that men encounter in an anti-male legal system.
Significance of International Men’s Day
“Celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities,” reads the International Men’s Day website. It draws attention to good role models and increases understanding of men’s health.
On International Men’s Day, there is a chance to talk about a number of significant issues pertaining to the health, happiness, and issues facing men. This is an opportunity to discuss how people are treated differently based on their gender. The day’s goals are to raise awareness of men’s issues and to advance fundamental humanitarian principles. The day also highlights men’s mental health, regardless of their social or cultural upbringing.
The 2023 theme for International Men’s Day revolves around fostering holistic well-being, embracing positive masculinity, and championing men’s mental health initiatives worldwide.
The theme for 2023’s International Men’s Day is “Zero Male Suicide,” aimed at assisting men and boys in comprehending and managing mental health concerns. Males tend to worry more than females about providing the luxuries their families need, which can cause mental strain. In addition, there is pressure on students to do well on tests and land a good job. In addition, men who have a lot on their plates are more likely to experience mental health problems like anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. The theme for this year is addressing the problem of men’s propensity for suicide.
International Men’s Day, observed on November 19, aims to increase public awareness of the numerous problems that men encounter, including violence, abuse, suicide, homelessness, and parental alienation. This day serves as a chance to draw attention to the difficulties that men and boys encounter in these areas as well as to acknowledge and celebrate the successes, priceless contributions, and profound influence that they have on society in a variety of fields. It offers a forum for appreciating their outstanding contributions to the family, society, community, and childcare. The day serves as a reminder to respect and recognize their positive contributions to society, advance gender parity, and advance the welfare of all boys and men. Taking up the grooming routine of well-groomed men—who not only look good but also feel good and confident—is one way to commemorate this occasion. To help you look and feel better overall, here are five habits of well-groomed men that you can adopt into your daily routine.
In honor of his father’s birthday, Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, a history professor at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago, celebrated International Men’s Day for the first time in 1999. He encouraged everyone to use the day to talk about issues that primarily affect men and boys.
