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 for issues faced by gender. Males have also been the victims of patriarchy, societal norms, mental health, and suicide which is also the biggest killer of men under the age of 45. Founded in 1999 by Dr Jerome Teelucksingh after persistent calls since the 1960s for the creation of an equivalent to International Women's Day because the contributions made by men also deserve a day of recognition in their own right and to celebrate equality. Significance of International Men's Day The six pillars of the objective to celebrate the male gender includes the promotion of positive male role models apart from celebrities who are also living honest lives and their contributions. It is also essential for men to focus on their mental health and wellbeing in all aspects of life, social, emotional, physical and spiritual. On November 19, the discrimination against men is also highlighted especially in the areas of social services, attitudes, expectations, and law while improving gender relations and equality. Read - Cole Sprouse Opens Up About Having A 'bro-crush' On K-pop Band BTS Internet Celebrates Men People on the internet have taken this opportunity of Men's Day to celebrate the men in their lives with all the 'beautiful' things they do and the reason their life is 'as precious for them as women's'. From the homeless people to victims of domestic abuse, and law, men in all phases of life deserve the same recognition as any other gender. Some of the internet users, took on Twitter to motivate men to reject the stereotypes and 'truly express themselves', while others compared this day to March 8 which is celebrated as International Men's Day. 👨Today is #InternationalMensDay and we want to celebrate male mental health role models.🏅 📣Now, it’s over to you - who is your male mental health role model❓ 🗣️It is YOUR voice that inspires us to keep working hard towards a world with good mental health for men and boys: pic.twitter.com/Mb3pmeMOPv — Mental Health Fdn (@mentalhealth) November 19, 2019 On #InternationalMensDay2019 I feel particularly proud to be Vice Chair of the fantastic @DadsRockEdin So many wonderful and dedicated men, in particular our Thomas @Tomcat_Rocks working for and leading the organisation to help dads be the best they can be for their children pic.twitter.com/GPDkZG92kI — Liann Weir (@liannweir) November 19, 2019 Today is #InternationalMensDay and we need to open up more than we need to man up. If we do it will save lives. @allontheboard #InternationalMensDay2019 #WhyMenNeedABreًak #MensMentalHealthMonth #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #MensDay #allontheboard pic.twitter.com/c4IbcPxUEA — All on the board (@allontheboard) November 19, 2019 To All Men Out Here Happy #InternationalMensDay #InternationalMensDay2019 Enjoy Your Day 😊👍🏼 pic.twitter.com/jcSMUcqPVB — Frenny (@gujarati_mulgi) November 19, 2019 Read - Deadpool Star Ryan Reynolds Sneaked Up On By Mini Deadpool Dear Men, Reject all the social norms that stop you from expressing yourselves. Unlearn, don’t succumb to the imaginary role of unbreakable provider. Live, laugh, love, cry, share, eat ice creams, get pedicure; do whatever it takes. Take care lovelies ♥️ #InternationalMensDay2019 — nope not you (@TheSortedChaos) November 19, 2019 Sharing the love story of a real life hero Major Shashidharan Nair who kept his promise of 'till death do us part' by marrying his fiancee who was rendered wheelchair bound after their engagement. He was a true gentleman. #Respect #InternationalMensDay2019 pic.twitter.com/H7XOIIundO — Roshani 🇮🇳 (@RoshaniH81) November 19, 2019 #InternationalMensDay2019 pic.twitter.com/Chs6lI5XbV — Beardy Glasses (@BeardyGlassesUK) November 19, 2019 Women's twitter Men's twitter on on women's day International Men's day #InternationalMensDay2019 pic.twitter.com/VNin2O83uq — Abu Bakr (@jibhaiyaji_) November 19, 2019 Read - Deepika Padukone Calls Ranveer Singh Her 'super Drug' With A Special Picture Read - Writer Abhishek Walia Accuses Producer Of Uncleared Dues, Shares Damning Screenshots

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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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