MEN’S EQUALITY MONTH: #GenderEqualityForMen
November is Men’s Equality Month. MEM is a dedicated time to celebrate the role that men and boys play in society, and to raise awareness about the 12 areas of male disadvantage.
For too long, the many contributions of men to society have been ignored, and the unique challenges faced by men and boys neglected. Issues such as educational disparities, mental health crises, workplace fatalities, and biases in the criminal justice system profoundly affect the quality of life of men. Men’s Equality Month aims to shed light on these issues and foster a more equitable society for everyone.
Men’s Equality Month is designed to complement Women’s History Month, held each year in March.
2024 Highlights
These were the highlights of the 2024 Men’s Equality Month, including International Men’s Day (IMD), observed on November 19:
- Media:
- Global Facebook campaign reached over 12 million persons and hundreds of IMD memes were posted on social media channels.
- Press releases — see listing, below.
- Argentina:
- November 14-15: The Center for Parental Alienation Studies held an international Congress in Buenos Aires.
- November 20: Following two hears of intensive community organizing activities. the Argentine Senate held a well-attended hearing on false allegations.
- November 26: The Argentine Senate approved a new policy to impose legal sanctions on persons who make false allegations.
- Australia:
- MP Pauline Hanson spoke on the need for a national Minister for Men.
- November 19: An International Men’s Day celebration was held at the Norwood Football Club. featuring Sarah Game, MLC.
- November 19: Paul Withall and the Zerosuicide community awareness program team highlighted the reality of male suicide in Australia. 2,500 boots were placed on the lawn in front of Parliament House Canberra.
- November 27: Sarah Game MLC gave a six-minute presentation to Parliament about the importance of International Men’s Day.
- Canada:
- International Men’s Day Canada held an observance at the Trinidad and Tobago Consulate in North York. Aryan Doorga (13), Irshaad Ali (16) and Makhi Williams (14) inspired the attendees with stories of mentorship and growth.
- MP Shaun Chen and the Mayor and City Council members of Richmond Hill issued statements in support of IMD.
- Alberta’s first DV shelter for fathers was opened.
- El Salvador:
- November 12: Press release: Men and Boys in El Salvador Face Critical Challenges in Education, Health, and Working Conditions
- England:
- International Men’s Day UK: #InternationalMensDay trended on Twitter.
- November 7: Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day was observed by over 90 organizations including police commissioners, social services, men’s groups, and others.
- November 19: Victims’ Commissioner Baroness Newlove called for dedicated strategy to tackle interpersonal violence against men.
- November 21: The UK House of Commons held a 90-minute debate, resolving “That this House has considered International Men’s Day, issues affecting boys’ and men’s health, and wellbeing and gender equality.”
- November 28: The Secretary of State committed to the first-ever Men’s Health Strategy.
- India:
- The All-Bengal Men’s Forum held multiple events throughout the month.
- November 29: Some female students came to the All Bengal Men’s Forum office. They have to do a project and submit it to the school on a Social Activism. They chose Nandini Bhattacharya and her work to fight for male rights as the subject of this project. Feeling great and proud know we are also with sisters in this fight.
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Ireland:
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For the November 29 election, Men’s Voices Ireland wrote to most of the 680 candidates setting out male concerns and asking for their support if elected. We published the responses received on our website.
- November 22: Newry Chamber held its inaugural International Men’s Day Event at Newry City AFC Social Club on Friday 22nd November.
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Men’s Voices Ireland published an article on the party manifestos at The Centre for Male Psychology.
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- Kenya:
- The African Boychild Network held a well-attended event sponsored by the Gender Club of the University of Kabianga.
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Hon. John Kipruto Malel, with the Government of Kericho County Office of Youth Affairs, Gender, and Sports, spoke on his programs bringing the boys into the gender agenda.
- Malawi:
- The Malawi Electoral Commission conducted a Facebook campaign urging men to register to vote.
- Nigeria:
- A symposium was held in Lagos on the Power of Positive Masculinity!
- Oman:
- The Metro Premier Medical Centre “brings you an exclusive package designed to celebrate the journey, strength, and style of men everywhere.”
- Philippines:
- The University of Southeastern Philippines organized a webinar dedicated to improving the quality of life for its male constituents.
- South Africa:
- The I CAN Leadership Institute Africa held program on Responsible Engaged Fatherhood in Hurlingham, Sandton.
- Spain:
- November 16: ANAVID organized a demonstration in Madrid, attended by 300 persons, to publicize the country’s unfair domestic abuse policies.
- Madrid City Hall Councillor Carla Toscano issued this statement: “It’s an honor to accompany victims of the gender law: men falsely accused, sons without fathers, grandmothers without grandsons…broken, hurting families that are waging a heroic fight for justice. With all my heart, I am always with you.”
- St Kitts and Nevis:
- On November 30, the national Department of Social Development and Gender Affairs honored over 20 men as positive role models.
- Sweden:
- November 19: The Akilles Association gave a lecture to lay judges about women’s violence against men.
- South Africa:
- Dr. John Motsamai Modise published his article, Shattering the Masculinity Myth: Prevention and Support for Male Victims of Domestic Violence in the International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology.
- A celebration for IMD was held at the Nkangala/eMakhazeni District in the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality.
- Trinidad and Tobago:
- November 20: The Minister of Gender and Child Affairs launched a new Men’s Bureau.
- Zimbabwe:
- An IMD Commemoration was held for the launch of the Tigashire Drop In Center.
- United States:
- Statement by the National Parents Organization
- ICMB staff met with UN Ambassador Cheickh Niang of Senegal to discuss International Men’s Day. See photo, above right.
- November 19: A press conference was held at the Even Hotel in New York City. See photo, below.
Press Releases
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- December 5, 2024: Global Leaders Champion Men’s Equality and Inspire Change Worldwide
- November 27, 2024: Men’s Equality Month UN Press Conference Shines Spotlight on Male Inequality
- November 4, 2024: “She for He’ Movement Gains Momentum Around the World as Women Lawmakers Issue Statements in Support of Men and Boys
- October 30, 2024: Urgent Call for Lawmakers and Others to Address Global Crisis Affecting Men and Boys
- October 9, 2024: Lawmakers Invited to Issue Statements in Support of Men’s Equality Month
- November 21, 2023: Voices of International Men’s Day Echo Across the Globe
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Download the MEM media kit HERE.
GROUPS PARTICIPATING IN THE 2024 MEN’S EQUALITY MONTH:
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- Australia: Dads4Kids: https://dads4kids.org.au/
- Bermuda: ChildWatch Bermuda: https://childwatch.bm
- Bulgaria: NGO Alternative Energie: https://www.facebook.com/npoae/
- Canada: Action for New Spouses of Quebec: https://ancq.qc.ca/
- Canada: Canada Equal Parenting Council: https://canadianepc.org/
- Canada: Canadian Children’s Rights Council: https://CanadianCRC.com
- Canada: Complex Trauma Canada: https://www.complextraumacanada.com/
- Canada: Evolut Consulting: https://evolutconsult.com
- Canada: False Allegations Canada: https://org/
- Canada: International Families Alliance: https://www.ifalliance.net/
- Canada: Kersi Consulting: Mississauga, Ontario
- Canada: National Parents Organization, Canada: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1150968985794376
- Canada: Rene Counseling: https://renecounseling.com
- Chile: Chilean Shared Parenting Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/CrianzaCompartidaChile.Cl
- Ecuador: Fathers for Justice (Padres Por Justicia)
- England: Artists Against False Allegations: https://x.com/AAFAI_org
- England: Cambridge Alliance of Legal Psychology:https://www.challiance.org/academics/psychology-training-programs
- England: Gender Parity UK: https://genderparity.uk/
- England: Fighting for the Falsely Accused: https://www.fightingforthefalselyaccused.com
- England: International Men’s Day – UK: https://ukmensday.org.uk/events/
- England: Marriage, Sex & Culture Group: https://msc.support
- Europe: Platform for European Fathers: https://europeanfathers.wordpress.com
- India: All Bengal Men’s Forum: https://allbengalmensforum.com
- India: International Men’s Day: https://www.internationalmensday.info/kanvikfoundation/international_men_s_day
- India: MyNation Hope Foundation: https://mynation.net
- Ireland: Men’s Aid Ireland: https://www.mensaid.ie
- Kenya: African Boy Child Network: https://www.africanboychildnetwork.org
- Lithuania: Association Against Parental Alienation: http://www.pries-tevu-atstumima.lt
- Netherlands: Father Knowledge Center: https://vaderkenniscentrum.nl
- Philippines: MenCourage Philippines: https://www.facebook.com/MenCouragePhilippines?mibextid=ZbWKwL
- Slovenia: Association of Fathers of Slovenia: https://ocetje.si
- Spain: ANAVID: https://anavid.es/
- Sweden: Swedish Achilles Foundation: https://akillesforbundet.se/
- Trinidad: Rebekah Ali-Gouveia, Attorney at law: http://www.caribbeanyouthpartnership.com
- US: Advocates For the Falsely Accused: https://www.theaffa.org\
- US: Americans for Equal Shared Parenting: https://afesp.com
- US: Colorado Resilience: https://coloradoresilience.orgMEM Media Kit 50 participants
- US: Dads and Moms PAC: http://www.dadsmomspac.org/
- US: Dad’s Resource Center: https://dadsrc.org/
- US: Foundation for Male Studies: https://www.malestudies.org
- US: Foundation for Parental Rights for Veteran Fathers: https://veteranfathers.com
- US: Interference with Child Custody Coalition (IC3) HeroesforChildrensRights.org
- US: Male Positive Media: https://x.com/malepositive?s=43
- US: Men are Good: https://menaregood.com
- US: National Parents Organization: https://www.sharedparenting.org/
- US: Partners in Men’s Health: https://partnersinmenshealth.com
- US: Tar Network: https://tarnetwork.org
- US: The Law Center: https://thelawcenter.net
- US: Washington Fatherhood Council: wafatherhoodcouncil.org
- US: White House Council on Boys and Men: https://whitehouseboysmen.org/
- US: Why Daddy Never Cries Podcast:https://www.whydaddynevercries.net
- Uruguay: Men United (Varones Unidos): https://varonesunidos.com