International Men's Day 2023

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International Men's Day is an annual event celebrated on 19 November, which aims to raise awareness about men's issues and promote gender equality. It provides an opportunity to highlight the positive contributions that men make to society and to acknowledge the challenges they face in their daily lives. This day is celebrated in more than 80 countries around the world and focuses on issues such as men's health, toxic masculinity, fatherhood, and male role models. The theme for International Men's Day varies every year, with the ultimate goal of creating a safer and more equitable world for all genders.

This year’s theme is Zero Male Suicide - in the UK, men account for around three quarters of all deaths by suicide.

At Action Together, we believe in the strength and impact of our communities. Across Oldham, Rochdale, and Tameside, our members are doing fantastic work to support men’s mental health, and we want to celebrate that. We also want to ensure that men know where they can seek help, guidance, and support.

Support with health, fitness, diet, and mental health:

Support for dads who have lost children:

Support for boys and men who are survivors of sexual abuse, rape, and sexual exploitation (trans and non-binary inclusive):

Support for dads and their children:

Places to talk to other men (both in person and online):

Drop-in session specifically for International Men's Day 2023