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02 December, 2009

CORE OBJECTIVES OF INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY



· To promote positive male role models; not just movie stars and sports men 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.


· To focus on men’s health and wellbeing; social, emotional, physical and spiritual.


· To highlight discrimination against men; in areas of social services, social attitudes and expectations, and law.


· To improve gender relations and promote gender equality.


· To create a safer, better world; where people can be safe and grow to reach their full potential


ENDORSED BY THE INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY COORDINATION COMMITTEE
Trinidad & West Indies:
Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, Founder - International Men's Day
Australia:
Warwick Marsh, Global Coordinator - International Men's Day
Australia:
Jason Thompson, Global Promotions Coordinator - International Men's Day
India:
Uma Challa, International Men's Day Coordinator for India
USA:
D.A. Sears, International Men's Day Coordinator for USA



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