Zero Male Suicide: theme for International Men's Day (IMD) 2023
Interested persons and groups are invited to observe International Men's Day (IMD) on 19 November 2023.
The theme for 2023 is Zero Male Suicide.
Inaugurated on 19 November 1999, International Men’s Day has facilitated a global dialogue on creating a nurturing and empowering world for men and boys, especially the less fortunate and disadvantaged.
International Men’s Day has also created and supported initiatives which improve the manner in which the world addresses and resolves their unique mental and physical health issues, and improves their access to essential tools needed to access real life-options and empower and strengthen their communities.
On 19 November 2023, we want to encourage institutions, organizations, and individuals to identify the causes for male suicide and try to find solutions to create a protective environment for men in all nations. In this regard, International Men’s Day will be observed under the theme: Zero Male Suicide
This engagement also means ensuring there is intervention, counselling and mediation where necessary. A safe environment is essential for nurturing, growth and development of men who are stable, healthy and caring.
International Men’s Day celebrates and honors the contributions and sacrifices of men -- “everyday men”.
This year International Men’s Day will be observed in 93 nations, and will – as in previous years - resonate with people from different ethnicities, religions, classes and geographical locations. Observance of International Men’s Day places a focus on uniting humanity by providing individuals, organizations, and institutions throughout our global village with an opportunity to help work towards our shared objectives which we apply equally to men and boys irrespective of their age, ability, social background, ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, religious belief, and relationship status.
Those 6 objectives are:
To promote positive male role models; not just movie stars and sportsmen but every day, working class men who are living decent, honest lives.
To celebrate men’s positive contributions to society, community, family, marriage, child care, and to the environment
To focus on men’s health and well-being; social, emotional, physical, and spiritual·
To highlight discrimination against males in areas of social services, social attitudes, and expectations, and law
To improve gender relations and promote gender equality
To create a safer, better world, where all people can grow and reach their full potential.
Let us work together to create world peace. feel free to share this article with interested persons and groups.
Let us create a world without suicides!
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