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Men in India have united and come together to rejoice and celebrate the auspicious event on Nov 19th, The International Men’s Day. Apart from the usual rallies and demonstrations, 2011 event is also releasing a handbook which exposes various myths, fictitious stories, assumptions and lies that are deep rooted in our society. Indian men’s rights movement named ‘Save Indian Family’ has joined in with an inaugural celebration of International Men’s Day since November 19, 2007. We are pleased to welcome you to join the family, share the fun, recognize the invaluable contributions of men both towards family and society.   http://www.internationalmensday.in/ Mr. Sajith of SIF Kerala with M. Veerappa Moily, Minister of Corporate Affairs Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in Roundtable Discussion [USIBC Washington, DC

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  INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY - 2010
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The All India Men's Welfare association has announced it will be holding an event in Hyperabad

Press Release – Announcing Int’l Men’s Day – 2010 November 13, 2010 at 12:56 pm  ANNOUNCING INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY – 2010 International Men’s Day is an occasion celebrated the world over with the following core objectives: To promote positive male role models; not just movie stars and sports men but common 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 the health and wellbeing of men and boys; social, emotional, physical and spiritual health. To highlight discrimination against men; in areas of social services, social attitudes and expectations, and law. To improve gender relations and promote true gender equality; in other words, eliminate misandry and end the gender war. To create a safer, better world; where men, women and children feel secure within and outside the home, and grow to reach their full potential. Since the inception of International Men’s Day (IMD) in 1999, the number of countries celebrating the occasion has been growing every year. While India joined the celebrations in year 2007, the number of nations observing IMD has crossed 40 this year. In India, awareness about IMD is increasing, with more and more cities and organizations conducting public celebrations in the form of setting up websites and blogs, organizing road shows, vehicle rallies, meetings and conferences. This year too, many similar public events are being organized across the country to include men and women from all walks of life and to encourage everyone to celebrate and honour the men in their lives. In Hyderabad, All India Men’s Welfare Association (AIMWA) and All India Forgotten Women’s Association (AIFWA) are organizing a gathering of men and women on 18 November, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Basheerbagh Press Club where experts in various fields will be speaking about the physical and emotional health of men, issues men face as protectors and providers, problems men encounter during their old “unproductive” age when they cease to be protectors and providers, discrimination against men under law, devaluation of men’s lives and the growing disdain and disrespect against male sexuality (see invitation below for details). The valuable inputs of these experts will be compiled in the form of a Resolution, with a list of necessary measures and achievable goals. The highlight of the event would be “Celebrating Positive Male Role Models”. We will be honouring three ordinary men who have been doing extraordinary work in the areas of academic, civic and spiritual education, respectively. On 19 November, we will request a brief audience from the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, to personally greet him on the occasion, and to submit a memorandum seeking the establishment of a State Commission for Men, so that we become the first State in the country to dedicate a government body to men as an acknowledgement of the many positive contributions, services and sacrifices our men render to make life comfortable and secure for everyone within the family and the society.  Through the memorandum, we will also request the Government of Andhra Pradesh to develop, sponsor and support programs for Addressing various issues affecting men within and outside the home or workplace; Men’s health and well-being, focusing on illnesses specifically affecting men, including occupational health hazards; Education on avoiding addictions and de-addiction programs for rehabilitation of persons prone to substance abuse; Providing social, occupational and financial security to farmers, fishermen, artisans and other crucial service providers so as to stop their suicides; Ensuring better working conditions, salaries and professional development opportunities for men in uniform, be it law enforcement, armed forces or other security forces. Creating detention centres to hold men accused of offences rather than putting them in jail straight away, and improving the overall conditions of prisons for convicts.

ABOVE: Photos of Save Indian Family Foundation

NCFM Bangalore announces International Men’s Day

NCFM Bangalore announces International Men’s Day   National Coalition for Men – the largest non-profit U.S. based men’s rights group recently launched its Bangalore Chapter, NCFM Bangalore. NCFM Bangalore together with SIFF announces to celebrate the International Men’s Day (IMD) in order to promote positive male roles and highlight sex discrimination affecting men and boys. IMD is also for marking the contributions and sacrifices of men to the society. NCFM Bangalore in association with Acoustics For You – Sound Opinions invites all to The Forum Value Mall Whitefield, Bangalore on Friday, 19th November 2010 from 4 PM – 8 PM to celebrate the International Men’s Day. Come join the celebration and win some exciting goodies! Click here to download invitation brochure

News articles - IMD 2010

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November 19 is International Men’s Day

Press Release - India

Men and women across the world will be celebrating International Men’s Day on Thursday, 19 November 2009.   International Men’s Day was celebrated for the first time in Trinidad and Tobago on 19 November 1999.

India celebrated International Men’s Day for the first time in the year 2007. This year, India celebrates International Men’s Day for the third time along with Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Australia, United States, Singapore, United Kingdom, Malta, South Africa, Georgia, New Zealand, Moldova, Germany, Holland and Brazil and other nations around the globe.

Men’s and fathers’ rights groups across the country are planning activities on International Men’s Day 2009 to recognize and honor the selfless sacrifices of men and to celebrate men’s invaluable contributions to families, communities, and society. On this occasion, bike and car rallies will be conducted in all major cities in the country like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Lucknow, Nagpur and Delhi, to reach out to the public and encourage them to celebrate this day.

International Men’s Day is a call for international collaboration to address the challenges and problems men face; for improving gender relations between men and women; for promoting gender equality; and for highlighting positive male role models.

Every day, men face many of the same problems that women do. These include physical and emotional health issues, work related stress, financial difficulties, problems with family and relationships, and more serious problems like domestic violence, harassment at workplace and sexual abuse. In addition, they suffer legal harassment, financial abuse and forced separation from children through women-centric laws.

Men are conditioned to stifle their emotions and endure pain without complaining. Men hesitate to express themselves for the fear of being ridiculed or discredited. International Men’s Day is an occasion to remind ourselves that men are human, that they experience pain, emotions and tears, and that they deserve our love, care, protection and support every day.

For the last several decades, governments across the world and society tacitly approved the propagation of anti-male sentiments, condoned the resultant diminution in value of men’s lives and supported blatant violation of men’s rights through discriminatory laws and policies, all in the name of women’s rights and empowerment.

This has resulted in a gender war, and led to a steep rise in divorce rates, number of fatherless children, violence against men and number of men ending their own lives. International Men’s Day is an occasion to remind everyone of the need to restore stability in the society by promoting harmony between men and women.

Women’s empowerment and gender equality are two oft-repeated phrases today. It is sad enough that there are many who take great pride in wearing these labels while remaining completely oblivious of their true import. What is worse is that radical women’s groups and vested interests have successfully subverted the real meaning and purpose of women’s empowerment and gender equality, and are promoting discrimination, injustice and serious human rights abuses in the name of gender equality.

Domestic and social harmony will prevail only when women AND men are ensured their rightful, honorable place within and outside the home. International Men’s Day is an occasion to commit ourselves to ensure true gender equality in the society and under law, so that gender relations are improved, litigations are reduced, legal terrorism and extortion through misuse of the law is eliminated, and our human and financial resources can be employed to ensure a better society for ourselves and future generations.

It is commonplace to idolize movie stars and athletes as role models everywhere in the world. While being overzealous about celebrating and honoring famous personalities, we tend to ignore that every day,

•    Men render many services that make the society comfortable for everyone.
•    Men make many contributions to science, technology and health of all.
•    Men perform the most dangerous and difficult jobs in the world.
•    Men take risks and die to save other lives during calamities and war.
•    Men bring humor into our lives and make us laugh.

International Men’s Day is an occasion to highlight and promote positive role models in all walks of life. It is a day to remind ourselves to honor all men – academic achievers, social leaders,  champions of the environment, artists, comedians, soldiers, farmers, fishermen, fire fighters,  and those more humble males who, on a daily basis, clean our streets, build our houses, fix our vehicles, police our streets, deliver newspapers and milk, care for children, and dedicate themselves to others. It is a day to remember that we must celebrate all men in our lives – our fathers, brothers, partners, sons, male friends, neighbors and colleagues.

On this great and joyous occasion, we request all members of the print and electronic media to join us in spreading our message to the entire world.

All India Forgotten Women, Andhra Pradesh Mothers-in-law Protection Association, Mothers and Sisters Initiative, Children’s Rights Initiative for Shared Parenting, All India Men’s Welfare Association, Gender Human Rights Society, Save Indian Family Foundation, Pati Parivar Kalyan Samiti, Save Family Foundation, Save Family Harmony Foundation, Bhavya Foundation, Rishtey, All India Mothers-in-law Protection Association and Hridaya Foundation.

You are Invited on Men’s Day 19th Nov 2009  PIFF (Protect Indian Family Foundation) and IFF (Indian Family Foundation) are celebrating International Mens Day on 19th November 2009 at Azad Maidan (11 A.M to 4 P.M). An awareness vehicle rally, consisting of about 50 motorcycles and four wheelers, starting from Mulund will be converging at Azad Maidan by 12.30 pm.  We are part of the Save Indian Family Movement. We look forward for your support and participation in making this International Men’s day a great success. MAN GROWS BOLD  RSVP. Public Relations Officer- Indian Family Foundation & Protect Indian Family Foundation (Mumbai)  9930889008 / 9224335577  info@protectindianfamily.org  help@iff-ngo.org  Supported by: Save Indian Family Foundation Bangaluru, Chattisgarh, Save Family Foundation Delhi, Hridaya Kolkatta, Pati Parivar Kalyan Samiti Lucknow, Save Family Welfare System Indore,  All India Forgotten Women Hyderabad, Mothers And Sisters Initiative Delhi, All India Mother In Law Protection Forum Nagpur. Gender Human Rights Society Delhi, Child Rights and Famliy Welfare Mumbai, Bhavya Foundation Moradabad, Childs Rights Initiative for Shared Parenting Bangaluru. Sahana Hyderabad, Rakshak Foundation USA, 498a.org USA, Mynation.net (Middle East), Indiya Kudumba Pathukappu Iyakkam Chennai, Family India Lifeline Kochi, All India Men’s Welfare Association Bangaluru.  www.protectindianfamily.org www.iff-ngo.org www.savefamily.org www.498a.org www.saveindianfamily.org www.ghrs.in www.crisp-india.org www.bhavyafoundation.org www.aifw.info www.sahanaindia.org www.mynation.net www.aimpf.org http://www.antidowry.org

 

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