2022 International Men’s Day: This year’s theme is “Helping Men and Boys”.
International Men’s Day is celebrated on November 19 to raise awareness about men’s health and also to highlight their socio-economic, cultural and political achievements. This day also celebrates the positive value that men bring to the world and motivates them to become positive role models.
The day was first celebrated by Dr Jerome Teelucksingh in 1999, according to the International Men’s Day website. Teelucksingh was a history lecturer at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago.
Indian men’s advocate Uma Challa, a mother of two, has also made a significant contribution to popularizing the day. She is the founder of several organizations and pioneered the celebration of International Men’s Day in India in 2007, despite being oblivious to the date’s origins. Observing the day, Ms Challa aimed to highlight the abuse some men face for alleged prejudice.
Themes
This theme for International Men’s Day 2022 is “Helping Men and Boys”. The theme aims to celebrate the positive contribution of men to this world, families and communities and to promote their well-being.
Importance
Whether father, brother or husband, men play major roles in their lives. International Men’s Day is dedicated to these men and enables them to bring to light the problems they face. It aims to ensure good emotional, physical, social and spiritual health of men. However, the day is not only about celebrating men, but also about improving gender relations and promoting gender equality.
celebration
The day can be marked by simple but sweet gestures, such as congratulating the men you care for and expressing your gratitude to those who have cared for you. Events focusing on men and their achievements are also organized.
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