International  Men's Day : ‘Better relations between men and women.’

On November 19 International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities

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One of the six pillars of International Men’s Day is to improve gender relations and promote gender equality not only for men but for women too

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In this light the theme for International Men's day 2021 is “Better relations between men and women.”

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It also focuses on celebrating men’s contributions to society, community, family, marriage, child care, and to the environment.

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It was first celebrated in 1999 by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, Professor of History, University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago, to commemorate his father’s birth anniversary.

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This day is dedicated to speaking up about men’s wellbeing and health, their sexual struggles and the societal conditioning that they are subjected to.

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This day is celebrated all over the world by organising programmes and conferences where issues related to men and boys are talked about, problems are discussed and awareness is created.

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The ultimate aim of the international men's day is to promote basic humanitarian values and awareness on men..

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