Honouring Their Contributions

ON the eve of International Men’s Day, it is important to note that the primary objective is to honour men’s contributions to society, community, family, marriage, childcare, and the environment.

Succinctly, this falls in line with President, Dr Mohammed Irfaan Ali’s Men on Mission (MoM) – a 1000-Man initiative, which will bring together men from across Guyana in a bid to address frontally, the challenges faced by men and boys and redirect them to their rightful place in society.

President Ali declared: “We [men] are the root cause of many problems in society. It is now our time to be the root of the solution. To be the root of positivity, to be the root that makes a difference. To be a root that builds a support system. Men on Mission will be the foundation to remove violence against women and children. This is not the responsibility of women, it is a responsibility for us to work with each other. We must make the change. We must drive the change. We must lead the movement of response. We must lead the movement of dignity. We must lead the movement of pride.”

The aforementioned represents the other objective of International Men’s Day, which includes: positive male role models; men’s health and well-being; improving gender relations and promoting gender equality, and creating a safer, better world where people can be safe and grow to reach their full potential.

With this in mind, International Men’s Day aims to inspire more men to build better social connections.

Under the 2022 theme, “Making time for old mates. Making time to make new mates,” International Men’s Day celebrates positive male role models and raises awareness of men’s issues which are often overlooked.

International Men’s Day is an opportunity for people everywhere of goodwill to appreciate and celebrate the men in their lives, and the contributions they make to society for the greater good of all.

Every year, International Men’s Day is used to raise awareness about the health problems encountered by men every day, including the growing number of suicides.

Globally, there are 107 baby boys being birthed for every 100 baby girls and one of the most significant aims of International Men’s Day is to promote gender equality and improve gender relations. This is not only for men, but for women too.

The day also addresses the various health issues and discrimination that men undergo, and encourages people from every country to unite and work as a united world.

Millions of men refrain from sharing their mental state and end up suffering, so this day makes sure people are made aware of the perpetuating issue.

International Men’s Day has the potential to become the global medium to heal our world and to give hope to the depressed, faith to the lonely, comfort to the broken-hearted, transcend barriers, eliminate stereotypes and create a more caring humanity.

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