Jerome Teelucksingh's IMD page at Geocities

[Gany]

INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY


NOVEMBER 19TH

http://www.geocities.com/jtluxing/intmensday.html

The objectives of celebrating an International Men’s Day include
improving gender relations, promoting

gender equality, producing responsible males and highlighting positive
male role models.

The annual observance of International Men's Day on November 19th
seeks to address problems and

challenges facing men. These issues include the involvement of men in
domestic violence, drug abuse,

fathering, homicides, sports, media, power, politics, religion,
parenting, war, suicides and family life.

The ultimate goal of the Men’s Day is to promote unity and create a
safer, better world.

This special day for men was initiated in November 1999 and received
an overwhelming response from men's

groups in North America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa and Europe. In
public forums, discussion groups and

conferences, attempts were made to address and seek solutions for the
problems facing males in today's

society.

Individuals, international associations, non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) and religious

bodies have been contacted to assist in the observance of this special
day. Hopefully, in the long-term we

can make International Men's Day on November 19th an annual worldwide
event with beneficial results.

It is hoped that men interested in improving themselves and reforming
other males would be part of

this ongoing "Men's Revolution" and annually celebrate International
Men's Day.

There is also a need for the regular hosting of international
conferences on men to address issues and

seek solutions.

At work, in our communities, schools and religious institutions there
should be dialogue between both

sexes for greater understanding and tolerance.

Thanks for your support and advice in this endeavour as we strive for
gender equality and reform whilst we

remove the stereotypes and the stigma usually associated with men in
our society.



Onward Men of the World

Sons, fathers, brothers

Daughters, mothers and sisters,

come join the uphill struggle for peace and equality.



It will take decades, centuries, probably longer than

we expect.

But let us keep the faith and persist.

Cooperating and consolidating,

until our dream is achieved,

until we display and receive respect.



Discussing, discovering and enforcing.

Our remedies for ills and issues

will strengthen society’s sinews.



A fire has been lit,

and a movement for positive change quickens its pace.

So accept the baton as a global revolution commences.



-----------------------------------------------------

A Vision for Peace and Equality.

Come men of the world, young and old,

belonging to different classes, religions and races.

Let us unite forces

to change cold hearts and unhappy faces.



A world of wars and violence

must be no more.

Yes, we regret a sad past of violence and gore.

Let us rid ourselves of vices many,

for the betterment of our womenfolk, children

and peace of society.



We strive to be role models for the next generation,

bringing joy and goodwill

to countries, towns and families.



Daily we battle temptations and evils,

the victors must assist the losers.

As together we strengthen our resolve

to create a better world.






For further information contact Jerome Teelucksingh,

522 Riverside Drive, Lange Park, Chaguanas, Trinidad,

West Indies.


e-mail: j_teelu...@yahoo.com