International Men`s Day 2025: 5 lesser-known facts

International Men`s Day 2025: 5 lesser-known facts Kaveri Amin Mid-Day Lifestyle By Kaveri Amin Published Nov 18, 2025 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Origin The concept began in 1992 by Thomas Oaster in the US and was revived in 1999 by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh in Trinidad & Tobago [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Purpose International Men`s Day aims to spotlight men`s health, well-being, positive contributions, and key issues like suicide prevention. [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Objective Focuses on six goals: honouring role models, improving men’s health, addressing discrimination, promoting equality, and ensuring a safer world. [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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