Over 40 events, celebrations and happenings across the UK
Over the past few weeks, today and in the next week or so, there are over 40 events, celebrations and happenings marking International Men’s Day. And probably many more we don’t know about (Please see the events list at the end)
An historical debate in the House of Commons on male suicide, cmapaign meetings, letters to political parties and debates on why International Men’s Day is important.
Organisations from companies like Lynx and Topman have got involved, charities like CALM, ManKind Initiative, MIND, British Deaf Association are running events and initiatives.
Conferences like the Being a Man Festival, launches of new films, comedy shows, events to raise men’s health awareness as well as schools, colleges and universities all supporting. Marketing Magazine are showcasing their favourite lad/dadverts.
Councils like Belfast City and Doncaster City Councils and housing associations are also supporting with staff and client events.
We have companies promoting Mantiques, Beer Hamper Competitions, Steak nights, network lunches, podcasts, and, much much more.
Please see our events page (https://ukmensday.org.uk/events/list/) and check out our Twitter Feed @ukemensday and also use the #internationalmensday
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Thank you to everyone who is making this a great positive and practical International Men’s Day!
2015: International Men’s Day (Events List)
Men’s 10k Edinburgh Run
Men Get Eating Disorders Too: Film Launch
Millstone’ is a new documentary made by MGEDT
York St John Student Feminist Society
Domestic Violence Workshop
Free gym days
British Deaf Association (Scotland)
Men’s Sheds in Inverness
Conference on male Victims of Domestic Abuse
Men’s health event
British Deaf Association (Northern Ireland)
Men’s health event
Twitter Thunderclap
Six Colleges and Universities take part
Parrs Wood High School, Manchester; Tendring Technology College, Frinton-on-sea, Essex; New College, Swindon; Leeds Beckett University; York St. John University; Winchester Science Centre
Men’s health
Business networking in Ruthin, Wales
Testicular Cancer awareness
Parliament Square protest
The Embankment Pub, Nottingham
Steak and Pie night
Institute of Development Studies
Debate on the rape of men
Male suicide
Men’s Chat
Debate on men’s mental health
British Deaf Action (Scotland)
Men’s health
Celebrating men and boys, fathers, grandfathers, sons and brothers
British Deaf Association (Wales)
Men’s health
Men’s discussion group
Play
Course
Photographic exhibition
Launch
Discussion
Scottish Men’s Sheds Association
Grand launch
Launch of short films
Discuss on What Makes a Man
Southbank centre
Plus many more