International Men’s Day is the day that the world celebrates the man whether he’s a father, a brother, a friend, or a colleague. The importance of International Men’s Day comes from the positive role of men in the building and development of society.
This day enhances the culture of equality between the two genders and holds in its folds history and many pillars that aim to care about the man as an essential component of society. And perhaps the most important to our initiative is equality and justice between men and women, without distinction between genders. So it was important to display the initiative’s opinion on International Men’s Day.
you might be surprised when you hear about a specialized day of the year for the celebration of men around the world. Many people may think there’s no need for this day because men or males are the reason for problems in countries and the world. And they are the ones who cause violence against women or children most of the time. In addition to this matter, the typical image of men in most societies means cruelty and lack of tenderness.
Also, it is said in our eastern societies “ A man does not cry“. But what would be the point of view of the man himself? Do men haven’t the need to cry or do they not get tired from life as others do? This is where the importance of this international day came from to remind and confirm that man is a human being who needs to rest and needs to be reminded of his achievements and helped to move forward in life. Therefore this day is as important as any other international day.
After celebrating International Women‘s Day on the 8th of March of 1975 by The United Nations, and after the popularity of this day the voices of men around the world raised as they demanded a special day for men to be equal with women. But their demands were not answered until the year 1999 when doctor Gerome Teloksing organized a lecture on the 19th of November to celebrate men. That’s why this day was specified to be celebrated as International Men’s Day. [2]
The celebration of international men’s day includes the following essential pillars:
A man is a woman’s partner in life. Therefore, achieving equality between men and women greatly contributes to creating healthy societies. The importance of equality does not come only in rights and duties, but must be present in all educational, economic, political, and other fields.
When there is this equality between men and women, many of the lofty principles that man seeks to achieve are realized. Such as human rights, sustainable development goals, and the economic and social growth of developing countries. Therefore, this day of the year was dedicated as a reminder of the necessity of men‘s presence in all parts of life to achieve equality.
The Uplifting Syrian Women initiative sees this day as a necessity and a basic need to emphasize the importance of a man’s presence in life because each of us has a role and impact in life. In addition to the initiative’s endeavor to uplift Syrian women, it also seeks to raise the standard of life for Syrian men through monthly training. In addition to the workshops that help men improve and develop their lives to be influential people in Syrian society. And to be able to assume the responsibilities placed upon them to build this society.
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♀️ Uplifting Syrian Women Initiative aims at sustainable peace building in Syria through targeting women and providing them with free online courses, workshops, discussion sessions and trainings, with a view to achieving the goals of Gender Equality, Quality Education and Decent Work and Economic Growth, which all fall into the interest of society as a whole and serve the purpose of rebuilding it.
References:
[1] Sky News