Manly respect blooms if you give those blokes a rose
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Dec 4, 2008, 10:55:41 PM12/4/08
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Manly respect blooms if you give those blokes a rose
(Canberra Times)
Men across Canberra can expect to receive a red rose today as friends
and loved ones mark International Men's Day.
The fifth annual celebration of manhood, character, achievement and
identity, International Men's Day offers women, children and other men
the chance to tell someone they care, an opportunity rare for them in
today's society according to Men's Day coordinator, Phil Gouldson.
Mr Gouldson said many people found it politically incorrect to honour
the achievements of men and boys, an attitude in need of change.
''Don't we care about our men and boys?'' Mr Gouldson asked.
''Society has developed a very negative view of men and too often
depicts the male as bad, violent, untrustworthy and inadequate.'' He
said as a result many men who were none of these things were hurting,
confused, struggling and lost.
''Men have higher death rates for most major causes of death and are
four times more likely to commit suicide'' As someone who had nearly
committed suicide in the past, Mr Gouldson said International Men's
Day provided the perfect time to focus on the issues facing men today.
''I am asking men in Australia to meet the challenge and wear a red
rose and for women and families to buy the men in their life flowers.
''The red rose symbolises strength of character and courage.'' He said
it was unusual to see men being given flowers so it was a good way to
get people talking.
International Men's Day would be celebrated with a barbecue in Glebe
Park at lunch-time where ACT Minister for Health Simon Corbell would
be a special guest.
Mr Corbell said the day was important as it offered an opportunity to
encourage men to look after their own health. ''We do know men's
health outcomes were not as good as women's in a few areas,'' he said.
A conference to mark International Men's Day is to be held in Watson
today and tomorrow.
Aimed at encouraging men to become the fathers and leaders society
expected, the conference, MPowered '04, will be hosted by the
Christian City Church and Australian Men's Network.
MPowered '04 will be at Canberra Technology Park, Phillip Avenue from
7.30 tonight. More information from Tim McNevin 0408204182.
Manly respect blooms if you give those blokes a rose
(Canberra Times)
Men across Canberra can expect to receive a red rose today as friends
and loved ones mark International Men's Day.
The fifth annual celebration of manhood, character, achievement and
identity, International Men's Day offers women, children and other men
the chance to tell someone they care, an opportunity rare for them in
today's society according to Men's Day coordinator, Phil Gouldson.
Mr Gouldson said many people found it politically incorrect to honour
the achievements of men and boys, an attitude in need of change.
''Don't we care about our men and boys?'' Mr Gouldson asked.
''Society has developed a very negative view of men and too often
depicts the male as bad, violent, untrustworthy and inadequate.'' He
said as a result many men who were none of these things were hurting,
confused, struggling and lost.
''Men have higher death rates for most major causes of death and are
four times more likely to commit suicide'' As someone who had nearly
committed suicide in the past, Mr Gouldson said International Men's
Day provided the perfect time to focus on the issues facing men today.
''I am asking men in Australia to meet the challenge and wear a red
rose and for women and families to buy the men in their life flowers.
''The red rose symbolises strength of character and courage.'' He said
it was unusual to see men being given flowers so it was a good way to
get people talking.
International Men's Day would be celebrated with a barbecue in Glebe
Park at lunch-time where ACT Minister for Health Simon Corbell would
be a special guest.
Mr Corbell said the day was important as it offered an opportunity to
encourage men to look after their own health. ''We do know men's
health outcomes were not as good as women's in a few areas,'' he said.
A conference to mark International Men's Day is to be held in Watson
today and tomorrow.
Aimed at encouraging men to become the fathers and leaders society
expected, the conference, MPowered '04, will be hosted by the
Christian City Church and Australian Men's Network.
MPowered '04 will be at Canberra Technology Park, Phillip Avenue from
7.30 tonight. More information from Tim McNevin 0408204182.
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