International Men’s Day 2022: Aim, objectives and all you need to know

It’s International Men’s Day 2022 today. This day is celebrated to know the importance of men in the progress and development of families, communities, and civilizations. Here’s all you need to know about International Men’s Day.

When is International Men’s Day celebrated?

International Men’s Day is celebrated every year on November 19. However, unlike International Women’s Day, the United Nations does not recognize International Men’s Day.
The first International Men’s Day was observed on February 7, 1992. Subsequently, the date was shifted to November 19 in year 2009.

What are the objectives of International Men’s Day?

International Men’s Day has six primary objectives. They are as follows:
• To promote influential men from various walks of life
• To celebrate the male contributions to families, societies, communities, and the environment
• To create awareness about men’s health (physical and mental) and wellbeing
• To highlight discrimination against men in social attitudes, expectations, and law
• To enhance gender equality
• To build a safe world where people can feel safe and achieve their true potential
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Every year since 2011, International Men’s Day has been celebrated with specific themes. Last year, the International Men’s Day theme was around building better relations between men and women. For 2022, three themes have been selected:

• Helping men and boys
• Celebrating “mateship”
• Men leading by example


Various men’s rights organizations use International Men’s Day as an opportunity to create awareness and raise funds for issues and illnesses linked particularly with men. Moreover, the day is celebrated all over the world, including the Caribbean Islands, North America, Europe, Australia, and Africa.

FAQs

• When is International Men’s Day celebrated?
International Men’s Day is celebrated on November 19.

• What are the themes for International Men’s Day 2022?
The three themes are helping men and boys, celebrating “mate ship”, and celebrating men leading by example.