The first ICMI was hosted in 2014 near Detroit. It was organised and hosted by Paul Elam of A Voice for Men (AVfM). A few years ago he passed ownership of AVfM to Robert Brockway, an Australian MRA. The event was very successful, and so the series of ICMIs was born. Later successful events were held in London (2), Gold Coast (Australia), Chicago, Pune (India) and online.
There are more than 300 videos of the speeches and related materials in playlists on the Justice for Men & Boys YouTube channel, Paul Elam’s playlists and AVfM playlists.
There has never been a conference series to compare with ICMIs. They have raised the consciousness and understanding of countless men and women globally with respect to men’s and boys’ issues since 2014. Three of the organisers – Paul Elam, Rob Brockway and myself – recently decided to retire from organising future ICMIs. We should like to warmly thank all the people who made the ICMI series such a success over the years. The ICMIs planned for this year (Australia) and next year (United States) will not take place unless new organisers are found.
ICMI is too important and well-known a brand to simply cease to exist, or be exploited by those without the wellbeing of men and boys as their prime concern. And so it is that we’re very pleased to announce that with immediate effect, the highly-regarded MRA Anil Kumar – founder and leader of Save Indian Family Foundation – becomes the sole custodian of the ICMI brand. He brings many strengths and qualities to the role, and we wish him every success.
It follows that Anil alone can authorise people to organise and host future ICMIs. Anyone with a potential interest in organising future ICMIs, or contributing to them in any way, should contact Anil, his details:
Email: newageindian@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +91 984 514 3724
Telegram: @anilkl
X / Twitter: @RealSIFF
His office manager is Gowri Shankar:
Email: krishna.gs.india.siff@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +91 6362 000 498
