CORE OBJECTIVES OF INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY

· To promote positive male role models; not just movie stars and sports men but everyday, 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 wellbeing; social, emotional, physical and spiritual.

· To highlight discrimination against men; 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 people can be safe and grow to reach their full potential

ENDORSED BY THE INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY COORDINATION COMMITTEE
Trinidad & West Indies: Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, Founder - International Men's Day
Australia: Warwick Marsh, Global Coordinator - International Men's Day
Australia: Jason Thompson, Global Promotions Coordinator - International Men's Day
India: Uma Challa, International Men's Day Coordinator for India
USA: D.A. Sears, International Men's Coordinator for USA

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