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Men’s Health Gains Momentum as Groups Celebrate International Men’s Health Week

June 9, 2025 —International Men’s Health Week will be observed around the world on June 10–15. First established in 1994 in the United States, the observance will spotlight the urgent need to address preventable health issues and close gender gaps. (1) Men die five to six years earlier than women on average—mostly from preventable conditions like heart disease, cancer, and suicide. (2, 3)

Despite this disparity, men’s health remains underrepresented in funding, research, and media narratives. (4)(5)

The global effort to spotlight men’s health is increasingly unified. Global Action on Men’s Health (GAMH), a UK-based charity, connects men’s health organizations worldwide in a shared mission to improve outcomes and promote coordinated action. (6)

Following are some of the events being held around the world for this year’s International Men’s Health Week:

  • Australia:  The Australian Men’s Health Forum is showcasing a record number of events. Activities include webinars on prostate cancer and stroke, mental health expos, walking football, community BBQs, and national campaigns all aimed at promoting prevention, connection, and visibility in men’s health. (7)
  • Canada:  The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation has launched the national #NeverAlone campaign to address rising rates of stress, depression, and social isolation among men. The campaign encourages men to access free digital resources, join virtual mental fitness workshops, and share supportive messages on social media to create a national movement of connection and care. (8)
  • Germany: The Men’s Health Foundation (Stiftung Männergesundheit) coordinates educational campaigns on smoking, alcohol, and nutrition. Urologists offer public check-ups, and Men’s Sheds provide space for peer support and mental health connection (9)(10).
  • Ireland:The Men’s Health Forum in Ireland is highlighting the theme, “Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Connecting for Health”, thereby encouraging collective action to tackle men’s disproportionate burden of ill health. Activities are supported by the Health Service Executive and Public Health Agency, and include practical challenges, community events, and an interactive online game, Agent Mann. (11)
  • United Kingdom: The Men’s Health Forum is hosting public talks and training on masculinity and advocacy while urging the delivery of long-promised reforms. The Forum is calling for a dedicated NHS Men’s Health Strategy, and its new “Health Champion” modules and workshops aim to integrate men’s health into national health planning. (12)
  • United States: The Men’s Health Network sponsors both Men’s Health Month and Men’s Health Week. Men’s Health Week emphasizes daily themes such as mental health, chronic disease, workplace safety, and fatherhood. Community events, screenings, and public discussions take place across sectors, culminating on Father’s Day to honor men’s roles in family and society (13).

In addition, government officials in the Northern Mariana Islands, South Africa, and Trinidad and Tobago have issued statements in support of men’s health. (14)

The health of men impacts nations’ economic stability, educational outcomes, and family well-being. Women are strongly supportive of men’s health. (15)

The International Council for Men and Boys urges lawmakers and government officials to lead with courage and compassion. spotlight the crisis, and work to fund the solutions.

The International Council for Men and Boys is a non-governmental organization that is working to celebrate the contributions of men to society and to end the 12 sex disparities that affect men and boys around the world. Achieving #GenderEqualityForMen also will benefit women. https://www.menandboys.net

Links:

  1. https://gamh.org/mens-health-week-2025/
  2. https://www.worlddata.info/life-expectancy.php
  3. https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/326948/WHO-MSD-MER-19.3-eng.pdf
  4. https://orwh.od.nih.gov/biennial-reports
  5. https://jameslnuzzo.substack.com/p/nih-funding-of-mens-and-womens-health
  6. https://gamh.org/about-us/
  7. https://www.amhf.org.au/men_s_health_week_2025_what_s_on
  8. https://menshealthfoundation.ca/canadian-mens-health-month/
  9. https://gamh.org/mens-health-week-2025/
  10. https://www.stiftung-de/start
  11. https://www.mhfi.org/mhw/mhw-html
  12. https://www.org.uk/library/lost-boys
  13. https://menshealthmonth.org/mediacenter/social-media-toolkit
  14. https://www.menandboys.net/statements/
  15. https://www.uspm.com/why-women-should-be-passionate-about-mens-health/