Published 15:50 IST, November 19th 2019
International Men's Day: A day to honour men and celebrate equality
Every year, November 19 is celebrated as International Men's Day worldwide to honour the men who are making positive changes in society while raising awareness
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Every year, vember 19 is celebrated as International Men's Day worldwide to hour men who are making positive changes in society while raising awareness for issues faced by . Males have also been victims of patriarchy, societal rms, mental health, and suicide which is also biggest killer of men under of 45. Founded in 1999 by Dr Jerome Teelucksingh after persistent calls since 1960s for creation of an equivalent to International Women's Day because contributions me by men also deserve a day of recognition in ir own right and to celebrate equality.
Significance of International Men's Day
six pillars of objective to celebrate male includes promotion of positive male role models apart from celebrities who are also living honest lives and ir contributions. It is also essential for men to focus on ir mental health and wellbeing in all aspects of life, social, emotional, physical and spiritual. On vember 19, discrimination against men is also highlighted especially in areas of social services, attitudes, expectations, and law while improving relations and equality.
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Internet Celebrates Men
People on internet have taken this opportunity of Men's Day to celebrate men in ir lives with all 'beautiful' things y do and reason ir life is 'as precious for m as women's'. From homeless people to victims of domestic abuse, and law, men in all phases of life deserve same recognition as any or . Some of internet users, took on Twitter to motivate men to reject stereos and 'truly express mselves', while ors compared this day to March 8 which is celebrated as International Men's Day.
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14:34 IST, November 19th 2019