International Men’s Day UK: Previous Years

The last few years, saw the celebration and marking of International Men’s Day in the UK reached new heights with over 800 events in 2022!

As well as dozens of organisations holding events and celebrations, there was much commentary in the media, blogs and elsewhere about the need to break down barriers that men and boys face as well as celebrating the contribution they make to our country, society and their families.

The reviews below set out:

who did what, when, how and why, and,
who said what and why

Explore the news section and the list of the previous events to see in detail the type of events that were held.

2023

International Men’s Day in 2023 – the best ever!

An estimated 800 were involved spread right across the UK (double that at the start of the decade)
Over 60,000 tweets involving using #InternationalMensDay or #InternationalMensDay2023 or plain old International Men’s Day – including this hugely poplar tweet from comedian Richard Herring
Parliamentary Debate
Big announcements including on men’s health

A huge thank you to everyone who was involved!

2022

International Men’s Day in 2022 was a huge success once again!

Over 600 organisations were involved with activities spread right across the UK (50% more than 2021) – far more than we thought the day before!
Over 100,000 tweets involving using #InternationalMensDay or #InternationalMensDay2022
Parliamentary Debate

2021

International Men’s Day inthe UK took a huge leap forward with 400 organisations taking part.

Over 400 organisations were involved with activities spread right across the UK (double 2020)
Over 170,000 tweets in the UK involving using #InternationalMensDay or #InternationalMensDay2021
Parliamentary Debate

2020

International Men’s Day UK in 2020 was a great success. There were 195,000 tweets (the biggest trend in the UK for 14 hours) and the “hottest trend of the day” and over 200 events. There were hundreds and hundreds of brilliant charities, public services, businesses big/small, football clubs, politicians, entertainers, police, NHS and more – all sending out messages of support, to encourage men get in touch with them or get in touch with other supporting agencies. More information about 2020 can be found here.

The Prime Minister stated: “This International Men’s Day let us recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution that men and boys make to our society – and make sure that they are not alone to suffer in silence.”

2019

2019 saw more events then ever and importantly more corporates and government departments. There well were over 200 events again (it was hard to keep up). 2020 is expected to be the best year yet as more organisations recognise that a sign of an inclusive, fair and equal society means we have to support the wellbeing of men and boys – as well as women and girls.

2018

The best year yet with over 200 events held across the UK including a huge number on the day itself. You can read a summary of all the brilliant events and activities here.

2017

We had over 120 events across the whole country – the most anywhere in the world. On Twitter, #internationalmensday was the the most popular # in the UK over 48 hours – we had some great media articles, great events and so many heartwarming stories about men and boys – the issues they face, the encouragement to seek help and the joy they bring (the tweets from mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, partners, girlfriends and female friends were particularly moving).

2016

Over the month of November there were over 60 events and celebrations from a Parliamentary debate to community events, business events, student events, political events, conferences, film launches and exhibitions – the most anywhere in the world.

2015

There were over 40 events and celebrations from community events and business events to student events and political events. There was also huge media and social media coverage including a debate in Parliament. You can see who did what last year here and view an overall summary of the Day here.

2014

Over 25 organisations in the UK marked International Men’s Day in 2014. A full round up of events can be found here.

2013

A media review can be found here and the three themes in 2013 were: