International Men's Day | |
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Also called | Men's Day |
Observed by | Worldwide |
Liturgical color | Blue |
Type | International Civil awareness day Men day |
Date | 19 November |
Next time | 19 November 2025 |
Frequency | Annual |
First time | 1992 |
Started by | Thomas Oaster (1992, Malta) Jerome Teelucksingh (1999, Modern) |
Related to | Father's Day, Children's Day, International Women's Day, International Non-Binary People's Day |
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Masculism |
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International Men's Day (IMD) is a global awareness day for many issues that men face, including abuse, homelessness, suicide, and violence, celebrated annually on November 19. The objectives of celebrating an International Men's Day are set out in 'All the Six Pillars of International Men's Day'.[1] It is also an occasion to celebrate boys' and men's lives, achievements and contributions, in particular for their contributions to nation, union, society, community, family, marriage, and childcare.[2][3]
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