International Men's Day

International Men's Day
International Men's Day
Also called	Men's Day
Observed by	Worldwide
Liturgical color	Blue
Type	International; Civil awareness day; Men day
Date	19 November
Next time	19 November 2025
Frequency	Annual
First time	1992
Started by	Thomas Oaster (1992, Malta); Jerome Teelucksingh (1999, Modern)
Related to	Father's Day, Children's Day, International Women's Day, International Non-Binary People's Day

International Men's Day (IMD) is a global awareness day for many issues that men face, including abuse, homelessness, suicide, and violence, celebrated annually on November 19. The objectives of celebrating an International Men's Day are set out in 'All the Six Pillars of International Men's Day'.^[1] It is also an occasion to celebrate boys' and men's lives, achievements and contributions, in particular for their contributions to nation, union, society, community, family, marriage, and childcare.^[2]^[3]

^ "About International Mens Day International Mens Day is founded upon 6 pillars". International Men's Day Global Website. Archived from the original on 30 November 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
^ Teelucksingh, J. 'Achieving Peace, Equality and a Healthy Environment' Pub. Author House, 2011.
^ Cite error: The named reference Thompson was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[ReferenceB-1] "About International Mens Day International Mens Day is founded upon 6 pillars". International Men's Day Global Website. Archived from the original on 30 November 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2021.

[2] Teelucksingh, J. 'Achieving Peace, Equality and a Healthy Environment' Pub. Author House, 2011.

[Thompson-3] Cite error: The named reference Thompson was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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