International Men's Day

This is because equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society's DNA, and it's critical to ...

Suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst was notoriously arrested in front of Charing Cross station, on her way to speak in the central London square. IWD has been observed since the early 1900s and aims to bring together governments, women's organisations and charities. The theme of this year's IWD is #EmbraceEquity. This is because equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have. Calls for an International Men's Day had been going on since at least the 1960s when the New York Times reported that: "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." In the following years, a form of women’s day was held on varying dates in different countries, but by 1913 it was decided that March 8 would officially be International Women’s Day, and it has been that way ever since.

It aims to bring awareness to men's issues such as homelessness, abuse, suicide, and violence while focusing on the positive value men bring to the world. news ...

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IMD is an international awareness event celebrated annually. Every year people are encouraged to come together to support and celebrate men and boys in all ...

'Never mind the gender pay gap and domestic violence… a whole day for women is too woke.' shouted one man. 'I don't like women's football either. England's ...

Winning something after men (not women) walked on the moon. England’s women made the men look bad by winning a tournament after the advent of colour television. a whole day for women is too woke.’ shouted one man.

While New York's thousands rush to crowded restaurants and congested lunch counters for their noon day A famous photo of men, who have an international day ...

Its official website adds: “The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Is it not sexist to have a day for women, but not a day for men, they ask? The question itself may be rhetorical. [International Women’s Day (IWD)](https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/women/international-womens-day-what-iwd-2022-when-date-meaning-break-the-bias-explained-1503680?ico=in-line_link) is “a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women”. [ the UK](https://ukmensday.org.uk/), the stated aims of International Men’s Day are as follows: [being a chance to celebrate women](https://inews.co.uk/news/international-womens-day-2023-events-how-to-get-involved-in-iwd-around-the-uk-this-year-2193208?ico=in-line_link), it is a time for many men across the world to come together in online comments sections to mark a different tradition: asking why there isn’t [an International Men’s Day.](https://inews.co.uk/news/uk/international-mens-day-2020-when-date-today-what-theme-51153?ico=in-line_link)

Assistant Climate Change and Energy Minister Jenny McAllister says the gender pay gap is a waste of the talents of Australian women. “So this week we... more ...

If you’re a male boss, loudly and proudly proclaim when you are leaving work early to pick up your kids. But, if you are a man and work alongside a woman who does the same job, it’s worth having the conversation. If you aren’t answering yes to any of these questions, you are lacking in helping with the mental load. Women are famously underpaid, and sharing your wage can help her advocate for a pay rise. Contribute, talk to your partner about it and open up the conversation. You know, the same woman who organises everything from condolences flowers to birthday cakes.

The awareness day is said to focus on six main pillars: highlighting discrimination against men; supporting male health issues; improving gender relations and ...

March 8 is International Women's Day. The theme for this year is “Embrace Equity,” suggesting we all work harder in challenging gender stereotypes, ...

IMD is an international awareness event celebrated annually. Every year people are encouraged to come together to support and celebrate men and boys in all ...

International Men's Day: Everything you need to know} International Men's Day (IMD) is a globally recognised awareness day celebrated annually to celebrate ...

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