International Men’s Day, 1999-2023

Summary of Activities and Events

Since 1999, International Men’s Day (IMD) has grown in scope, visibility, and importance:

  • IMD events have been held in 38 countries, according to Wikipedia:
    • Africa: Botswana, Burundi, Ghana, Nigeria, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe
    • Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Cuba, Grenada, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and the United States
    • Asia: China, India, Pakistan, and Singapore
    • Europe: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, France, Hungary, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Malta, Romania, Ukraine, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland
    • Oceania: Australia and New Zealand
  • Lawmakers or government officials have issued statements in support of IMD in the following 16 countries:
    • Africa: Seychelles, South Africa, and Zimbabwe
    • Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Canada (Oshawa and Winnipeg), Cayman Islands, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and the United States (Arizona, Alabama, California, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia)
    • Asia: Singapore
    • Europe: England, Northern Ireland, Romania, and Scotland
    • Oceania: Australia
  • The World Health Organization has highlighted International Men’s Day on social media: