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	'''International Men's Day''' ('''IMD''') is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November. Inaugurated in 1992 on 7 February by Thomas Oaster,<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141129041647/http://internationalmensday.co/kansas-stream-1991-92/</ref> the project of International Men's Day was conceived one year earlier on 8 February 1991.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20101110024043/http://international-mens-day.com/Kasnsas_stream_archive.php</ref> The celebration was restarted in Trinidad and Tobago on 19 November 1999.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173213/http://internationalmensday.co/caribbean-stream-99-00/</ref> The longest running celebration of International Men's Day is Malta, where events have occurred since 7 February 1994.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173715/http://internationalmensday.co/malta-south-africa/</ref> In 2012 the United Nations designated 19 November as ''World Toilet Day''.		'''International Men's Day''' ('''IMD''') is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November. Inaugurated in 1992 on 7 February by Thomas Oaster,<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141129041647/http://internationalmensday.co/kansas-stream-1991-92/</ref> the project of International Men's Day was conceived one year earlier on 8 February 1991.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20101110024043/http://international-mens-day.com/Kasnsas_stream_archive.php</ref> The celebration was restarted in Trinidad and Tobago on 19 November 1999.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173213/http://internationalmensday.co/caribbean-stream-99-00/</ref> The longest running celebration of International Men's Day is Malta, where events have occurred since 7 February 1994.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173715/http://internationalmensday.co/malta-south-africa/</ref> In 2012 the United Nations designated 19 November as ''World Toilet Day''.

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 '''International Men's Day''' ('''IMD''') is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November. Inaugurated in 1992 on 7 February by Thomas Oaster,<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141129041647/http://internationalmensday.co/kansas-stream-1991-92/</ref> the project of International Men's Day was conceived one year earlier on 8 February 1991.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20101110024043/http://international-mens-day.com/Kasnsas_stream_archive.php</ref> The celebration was restarted in Trinidad and Tobago on 19 November 1999.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173213/http://internationalmensday.co/caribbean-stream-99-00/</ref> The longest running celebration of International Men's Day is Malta, where events have occurred since 7 February 1994.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173715/http://internationalmensday.co/malta-south-africa/</ref>  In 2012 the United Nations designated 19 November as ''World Toilet Day''.
-Jerome Teelucksingh, who revived the event, chose 19 November to honour his father's birthday and also to celebrate how on that date in 1989 Trinidad and Tobago's football team had united the country with their endeavours to qualify for the World Cup.<ref>https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=yYADBEaYhacC</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20101110024029/http://international-mens-day.com/Caribbean_stream_1.php</ref> Teelucksingh has promoted International Men's Day as not just a gendered day but a day where all issues affecting men and boys can be addressed. He has said of IMD and its grass roots activists, "They are striving for gender equality and patiently attempt to remove the negative images and the stigma associated with men in our society"<ref>https://books.google.com/books?id=yYADBEaYhacC</ref>
+[[Jerome Teelucksingh]], who revived the event, chose 19 November to honour his father's birthday and also to celebrate how on that date in 1989 Trinidad and Tobago's football team had united the country with their endeavours to qualify for the World Cup.<ref>https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=yYADBEaYhacC</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20101110024029/http://international-mens-day.com/Caribbean_stream_1.php</ref> Teelucksingh has promoted International Men's Day as not just a gendered day but a day where all issues affecting men and boys can be addressed. He has said of IMD and its grass roots activists, "They are striving for gender equality and patiently attempt to remove the negative images and the stigma associated with men in our society"<ref>https://books.google.com/books?id=yYADBEaYhacC</ref>
 The objectives of celebrating an International Men's Day, set out in "The Six Pillars of International Men's Day", include focusing on men's and boys' health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting male role models.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20121130221119/http://imd-global.org/</ref> It is an occasion to highlight discrimination against men and boys and to celebrate their achievements and contributions, in particular for their contributions to community, family, marriage, and child care.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20080317022518/http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=519291</ref><ref>http://internationalmensday.co/caribbean-stream-03-04/</ref> The broader and ultimate aim of the event is to promote basic humanitarian values.

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 '''International Men's Day''' ('''IMD''') is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November. Inaugurated in 1992 on 7 February by Thomas Oaster,<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141129041647/http://internationalmensday.co/kansas-stream-1991-92/</ref> the project of International Men's Day was conceived one year earlier on 8 February 1991.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20101110024043/http://international-mens-day.com/Kasnsas_stream_archive.php</ref> The celebration was restarted in Trinidad and Tobago on 19 November 1999.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173213/http://internationalmensday.co/caribbean-stream-99-00/</ref> The longest running celebration of International Men's Day is Malta, where events have occurred since 7 February 1994.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173715/http://internationalmensday.co/malta-south-africa/</ref>  In 2012 the United Nations designated 19 November as ''World Toilet Day''.
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 * [http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/world/international-mens-day International Men's Day – Holidays Portal]
 * [https://internationalmensday.com/founders-statement/ Founders Statement]
 == References ==

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-'''International Men's Day''' ('''IMD''') is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November. Inaugurated in 1992 on 7 February by Thomas Oaster,<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141129041647/http://internationalmensday.co/kansas-stream-1991-92/</ref> the project of International Men's Day was conceived one year earlier on 8 February 1991.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20101110024043/http://international-mens-day.com/Kasnsas_stream_archive.php</ref> The celebration was restarted in Trinidad and Tobago on November 19, 1999.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173213/http://internationalmensday.co/caribbean-stream-99-00/</ref> The longest running celebration of International Men's Day is Malta, where events have occurred since 7 February 1994.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173715/http://internationalmensday.co/malta-south-africa/</ref>  In 2012 the United Nations designated November 19 as ''World Toilet Day''.
+'''International Men's Day''' ('''IMD''') is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November. Inaugurated in 1992 on 7 February by Thomas Oaster,<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141129041647/http://internationalmensday.co/kansas-stream-1991-92/</ref> the project of International Men's Day was conceived one year earlier on 8 February 1991.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20101110024043/http://international-mens-day.com/Kasnsas_stream_archive.php</ref> The celebration was restarted in Trinidad and Tobago on 19 November 1999.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173213/http://internationalmensday.co/caribbean-stream-99-00/</ref> The longest running celebration of International Men's Day is Malta, where events have occurred since 7 February 1994.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173715/http://internationalmensday.co/malta-south-africa/</ref>  In 2012 the United Nations designated 19 November as ''World Toilet Day''.
 Jerome Teelucksingh, who revived the event, chose 19 November to honour his father's birthday and also to celebrate how on that date in 1989 Trinidad and Tobago's football team had united the country with their endeavours to qualify for the World Cup.<ref>https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=yYADBEaYhacC</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20101110024029/http://international-mens-day.com/Caribbean_stream_1.php</ref> Teelucksingh has promoted International Men's Day as not just a gendered day but a day where all issues affecting men and boys can be addressed. He has said of IMD and its grass roots activists, "They are striving for gender equality and patiently attempt to remove the negative images and the stigma associated with men in our society"<ref>https://books.google.com/books?id=yYADBEaYhacC</ref>

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	'''International Men's Day''' ('''IMD''') is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November. Inaugurated in 1992 on 7 February by Thomas Oaster,<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141129041647/http://internationalmensday.co/kansas-stream-1991-92/</ref> the project of International Men's Day was conceived one year earlier on 8 February 1991.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20101110024043/http://international-mens-day.com/Kasnsas_stream_archive.php</ref> The celebration was restarted in Trinidad and Tobago on November 19, 1999.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173213/http://internationalmensday.co/caribbean-stream-99-00/</ref> The longest running celebration of International Men's Day is Malta, where events have occurred since 7 February 1994.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173715/http://internationalmensday.co/malta-south-africa/</ref> In 2012 the United Nations designated November 19 as ''World Toilet Day''.		'''International Men's Day''' ('''IMD''') is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November. Inaugurated in 1992 on 7 February by Thomas Oaster,<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141129041647/http://internationalmensday.co/kansas-stream-1991-92/</ref> the project of International Men's Day was conceived one year earlier on 8 February 1991.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20101110024043/http://international-mens-day.com/Kasnsas_stream_archive.php</ref> The celebration was restarted in Trinidad and Tobago on November 19, 1999.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173213/http://internationalmensday.co/caribbean-stream-99-00/</ref> The longest running celebration of International Men's Day is Malta, where events have occurred since 7 February 1994.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20141207173715/http://internationalmensday.co/malta-south-africa/</ref> In 2012 the United Nations designated November 19 as ''World Toilet Day''.

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 == References ==
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 ==Observances==
-According to its creators, International Men's Day is a time to promote positive aspects of male identity based on the premise that 'males of all ages respond more energetically to positive role models than they do to negative gender stereotyping'.<ref name="IMD Global Website - About IMD">[http://internationalmensday.co/about-international-mens-day/ IMD Global Website – About IMD]</ref> During past years the method of commemorating International Men's Day included public seminars, classroom activities at schools, radio and television programs, peaceful displays and marches, debates, panel discussions, award ceremonies, and art displays.<ref>[http://internationalmensday.co/caribbean-stream-05-06/ International Men's Day Global Website Archive 2005–2006]</ref><ref name="International Men's Day' p.11">Jerome Teelucksingh – 'International Men's Day', article in Transitions: A Journal of Men's Perspectives. Vol 27, No.4 p.11 (2007)</ref> The manner of observing this annual day is optional, and any appropriate forums can be used. Early pioneers of IMD reminded that the day is not intended to compete against International Women's Day, but is for the purpose of highlighting men's experiences.<ref name="Thompson"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://members.tripod.com/cbtt/archives.html |title=CBTT co-hosts 2nd International Men's Day, CBTT News Archives |publisher=Members.tripod.com |accessdate=20 November 2011}}</ref> In 2009 the following broad objectives were ratified as a basis for all International Men's Day observations, and are applied equally to men and boys irrespective of their age, ability, social background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief and Intimate relationship|relationship status:
+According to its creators, International Men's Day is a time to promote positive aspects of male identity based on the premise that 'males of all ages respond more energetically to positive role models than they do to negative gender stereotyping'.<ref name="IMD Global Website - About IMD">[http://internationalmensday.co/about-international-mens-day/ IMD Global Website – About IMD]</ref> During past years the method of commemorating International Men's Day included public seminars, classroom activities at schools, radio and television programs, peaceful displays and marches, debates, panel discussions, award ceremonies, and art displays.<ref>[http://internationalmensday.co/caribbean-stream-05-06/ International Men's Day Global Website Archive 2005–2006]</ref><ref name="International Men's Day' p.11">Jerome Teelucksingh – 'International Men's Day', article in Transitions: A Journal of Men's Perspectives. Vol 27, No.4 p.11 (2007)</ref> The manner of observing this annual day is optional, and any appropriate forums can be used. Early pioneers of IMD reminded that the day is not intended to compete against International Women's Day, but is for the purpose of highlighting men's experiences.<ref>http://members.tripod.com/cbtt/archives.html</ref> In 2009 the following broad objectives were ratified as a basis for all International Men's Day observations, and are applied equally to men and boys irrespective of their age, ability, social background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief and Intimate relationship|relationship status:
 * To promote positive male role models; not just movie stars and sportsmen 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.
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 * To create a safer, better world; where people can live free from harm and grow to reach their full potential<ref name="IMD Global Website - About IMD"/>
-According to Men's Activism News Network, International Men's Day also interfaces with "Movember" – a worldwide moustache growing charity event held during November each year that raises funds and awareness for men's health, one of the key themes promoted on IMD.<ref>Men's Activism News Network. Press Release Dec 2008</ref> It also interfaces with Universal Children's Day on 20 November and forms a 48-hour celebration firstly of men, then children respectively, with a recognition of the bonds between them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/international-mens-day-and-universal-childrens-day-a-celebration-of-fatherhood-70562992.html |title=International Men's Day and Universal Children's Day: A Celebration of Fatherhood |location=Illinois |publisher=Prnewswire.com |accessdate=20 November 2011}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120908010836/http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/international-mens-day-and-universal-childrens-day-a-celebration-of-fatherhood,1056153.shtml International Men's Day and Universal Children's Day: A Celebration of Fatherhood]</ref>
+According to Men's Activism News Network, International Men's Day also interfaces with "Movember" – a worldwide moustache growing charity event held during November each year that raises funds and awareness for men's health, one of the key themes promoted on IMD.<ref>Men's Activism News Network. Press Release Dec 2008</ref> It also interfaces with Universal Children's Day on 20 November and forms a 48-hour celebration firstly of men, then children respectively, with a recognition of the bonds between them.<ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/international-mens-day-and-universal-childrens-day-a-celebration-of-fatherhood-70562992.html</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120908010836/http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/international-mens-day-and-universal-childrens-day-a-celebration-of-fatherhood,1056153.shtml</ref>
 == See Also ==

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 Jerome Teelucksingh, who revived the event, chose 19 November to honour his father's birthday and also to celebrate how on that date in 1989 Trinidad and Tobago's football team had united the country with their endeavours to qualify for the World Cup.<ref>https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=yYADBEaYhacC</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20101110024029/http://international-mens-day.com/Caribbean_stream_1.php</ref> Teelucksingh has promoted International Men's Day as not just a gendered day but a day where all issues affecting men and boys can be addressed. He has said of IMD and its grass roots activists, "They are striving for gender equality and patiently attempt to remove the negative images and the stigma associated with men in our society"<ref>https://books.google.com/books?id=yYADBEaYhacC</ref>
-The objectives of celebrating an International Men's Day, set out in "The Six Pillars of International Men's Day", include focusing on men's and boys' health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting male role models.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20121130221119/http://imd-global.org/</ref> It is an occasion to highlight discrimination against men and boys and to celebrate their achievements and contributions, in particular for their contributions to community, family, marriage, and child care.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=519291 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080317022518/http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=519291 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=17 March 2008 |title=International Men's Day on Nov 19 to highlight plight of men, (2007) |publisher=Outlook India |accessdate=20 November 2011 }}</ref><ref>[http://internationalmensday.co/caribbean-stream-03-04/ International Men's Day Global Website Archive 2003–2004] also [http://internationalmensday.co/caribbean-stream-05-06/]</ref> The broader and ultimate aim of the event is to promote basic humanitarian values.<ref>Teelucksingh, J. 'Achieving Peace, Equality and a Healthy Environment' Pub. Author House, 2011.</ref><ref name="Thompson"/>
+The objectives of celebrating an International Men's Day, set out in "The Six Pillars of International Men's Day", include focusing on men's and boys' health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting male role models.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20121130221119/http://imd-global.org/</ref> It is an occasion to highlight discrimination against men and boys and to celebrate their achievements and contributions, in particular for their contributions to community, family, marriage, and child care.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20080317022518/http://www.outlookindia.com/pti_news.asp?id=519291</ref><ref>http://internationalmensday.co/caribbean-stream-03-04/</ref> The broader and ultimate aim of the event is to promote basic humanitarian values.
-International Men's Day is celebrated in over 80 countries,<ref name="ReferenceB"/> on 19 November, and global support for the celebration is broad.<ref name="ReferenceB"/><ref name="Caribbean Stream" /> International Men's Day is followed by Universal Children's Day on 20 November, forming a 48-hour celebration of men and children, respectively. Additionally, the month of November is also occasionally recognized as International Men's Month. International Men's Day is supported by a variety of organisations including UNESCO.<ref name="UNESCO">'UNESCO comes out in Support of International Men's Day', Article Trinidad Guardian 20 November 2001</ref>
+International Men's Day is celebrated in over 80 countries, on 19 November, and global support for the celebration is broad. International Men's Day is followed by Universal Children's Day on 20 November, forming a 48-hour celebration of men and children, respectively. Additionally, the month of November is also occasionally recognized as International Men's Month. International Men's Day is supported by a variety of organisations including UNESCO.
 == Countries ==

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	== Countries ==		== Countries ==
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		+	International Men's Day has been celebrated in a variety of countries:

	*[[International Men's Day (Antigua and Barbuda)\|Antigua and Barbuda]]		*[[International Men's Day (Antigua and Barbuda)\|Antigua and Barbuda]]