International Men's Day || Pritish Selma Blogging ||

International Men's Day is celebrated every year on November 19.The day is celebrated in more than 80 countries, and there is a new theme every year. 

   

When did International Men’s Day start?

The day was founded in 1999 by a history lecturer at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad Tabago, but men have spoken up about the need for the occasion since the 1960s.

A New York Times journalist wrote on February 24 1969: “Many men have been agitating privately to make February 23 International Men’s Day, the equivalent of March 8, which is International Women’s day“.

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Men’s Day founder Dr Jerome Teelucksingh said: “International Men’s Day has the potential to become the global medium to heal our world.

“The concept and themes of International Men’s Day are designed to give hope to the depressed, faith to the lonely, comfort to the broken-hearted, transcend barriers, eliminate stereotypes and create a more caring humanity.

“International Mens Day has blossomed into a movement which promotes goodwill and has positively transformed the lives of many people all around the globe.

“Every year I am overjoyed to witness and read testimonies of persons who genuinely believe that the observance of International Mens Day has resulted in greater stability in their lives and guided them from darkness into light.”