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International Men's Day is celebrated globally on 19th November every year. It was established in 1999 by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh in Trinidad and Tobago to honor his father's birth anniversary. Interestingly, Men grow mustaches to raise awareness for cancer and emotional well-being.
The day celebrates the contributions of men towards their family, work, and society. It also highlights the mental health and the suicide rate of mens. The day has 6 pillars or objectives: Better Gender Relation, Discrimination against men and boys, and building a safer world with equality.
International Men's Day Quotes
| S.No. | Quote | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." | Eleanor Roosevelt |
| 2 | "A great man is a torch in the darkness, a beacon in superstition's night, an inspiration and a prophecy." | Thomas Paine |
| 3 | "No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child." | Abraham Lincoln |
| 4 | "Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value." | Albert Einstein |
| 5 | "The measure of a man is what he does with power." | Plato |
| 6 | "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." | Mahatma Gandhi |
| 7 | "Real men don't hate women; real men respect, protect, and value them." | - |
| 8 | "A good man is hard to find, but a great man is harder to forget." | - |
History of this Day
- Beginning of the day: The International Men's Day was founded on 19th November 1999 by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh. He was a lecturer of history at the University of West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago. He deliberately chooses the day of 19th November because it was his father's birthday.
- Focus of the day: The day highlights the health of men, improve gender equality, help in reducing the male suicides, and appreciate the positive male contributions.
- Worldwide Awareness: The day is currently observed in more than 80 countries around the planet. Many non-profit organizations and communities offer their support to the day.
6 Pillars or Objectives of International Men's Day
| S.No. | Pillar | Objective |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Positive role models | It promotes men who live honest, responsible, and inspiring lives. |
| 2 | Men's contributions | It celebrates the role of men in family, society, marriage, childcare, work, and the environment. |
| 3 | Health and well-being | It focuses on the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health of men. |
| 4 | Discrimination | It shows inequalities and discrimination faced by men and boys. |
| 5 | Gender equality | It improves gender relations and promotes equality for all. |
| 6 | Safer world | It creates a safer and better world where everyone can grow and reach their potential. |
Significance of this Day
- Mental Well-being: The day creates an awareness among the people on the mental health and prevention from suicidal thoughts.
- Appreciating Real Heroes: The day recognises the sacrifices made by the men community for their families, societies, healthcare, among other essential aspects in life.
- Gender Equality: It encourages positive conversation and mutual respect between different genders to resolve the common challenges.
- Supportive Manhood: The day promotes non-violent and supportive behaviour of males.
Year-wise International Men's Day Themes (2021-2026)
| S.No. | Year | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 | "The Future Is Everyone" |
| 2 | 2025 | "Supporting Men and Boys" |
| 3 | 2024 | "Positive Male Role Models" |
| 4 | 2023 | "Zero Male Suicide" |
| 5 | 2022 | "Helping Men and Boys" |
| 6 | 2021 | "Better Relations Between Men and Women" |
FAQs about Men's Day
When is International Men's Day?
International Men's Day is celebrated on 19th November every year.
Who founded International Men’s Day?
Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh founded the day in 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago to honor the birth anniversary of his father.
Why is International Men’s Day celebrated?
The day is celebrated to appreciate the contributions of men towards family and society. It also promotes men’s health, and gender equality.
What is the theme for International Men’s Day 2026?
The theme for International Men’s Day 2026 is “The Future is Everyone”.
