It dates back to 1998.. the story of celebrating International Men’s Day

Today, the world celebrates International Men’s Day, which falls on November 19 of each year, and comes to highlight the need to raise awareness about the contributions of men to society, attention to their health and well-being, and how to improve relations between the sexes.

International Men’s Day

November 19 is International Men’s Day

The celebration of International Men’s Day dates back to 1992 when a man named Thomas Auster chose February 7 to celebrate International Men’s Day, but it was not celebrated.

Then Dr. Jerome Tiloxing, a history lecturer at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago, established International Men’s Day, November 19, 1999, as a sign of respect for his father, as that date coincides with his father’s birthday.

Teluxing explained why he chose the idea of ​​defining an International Men’s Day, which is to focus on the topics of men’s mental health, toxic masculinity, male suicide, promoting men’s health and improving gender relations.

International Men’s Day 2022

November 19th International Day

The celebration of International Men’s Day focuses on:

• Promoting positive male role models, by highlighting honorable models that make sincere efforts to provide a decent life.
• Highlight discrimination against men in the areas of social services, social attitudes and expectations, and the law.
• Focusing on men’s health and their social, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being on International Men’s Day.

International Men’s Day 2022

International Men’s Day carries great value, as it highlights the “pillars of International Men’s Day”, which include men’s contributions to the nation, society, family, marriage and childcare.

International Men’s Day also highlights the discrimination men face; What creates an opportunity to improve gender relations and equality.

International Men’s Day is appreciated by all men around the world, as it raises awareness of men’s issues.

The celebration of International Men’s Day 2022 comes under the slogan “Help the man and the boys”, as it aims to promote the physical, psychological, social and spiritual health of men.