Every day is International Men’s Day – right?

Hadley, Robin ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4254-7648 (2023) Every day is International Men’s Day – right? World Childless Week Blog.

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It all happens in November when it comes to men. First, the whole month is ‘Movember.’ Second, every 19th November is International Men’s Day (IMD). Finally, on the 23rd November this year is the Men and Boys Coalition National Conference. They all have a common theme – they all are concerned about men and particularly men’s health and well-being. The focus of this blog is on IMD. IMD originated in 1992 in Trinidad and Tobago and has since moved on to the world stage. The United Kingdom (UK) holds more IMD events than the rest of the world. In their House of Commons Library Briefing Paper the Men and Boys Coalition (MBC) describe IMD in the UK as consisting of three positive themes: 1. Making a positive difference to the wellbeing and lives of men and boys. 2. Raising awareness and/or funds for charities supporting men and boys’ wellbeing. 3. Promoting a positive conversation about men, manhood and masculinity.