Thread by @AllyFogg

Hey, here's some things you can do on #InternationalMensDay

1/ Have a look to see if anything is happening near you ukmensday.org.uk/events/

2/ If there isn't anything happening near you, start thinking about what you can do to ensure that next year there is
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3/ Have a read & a think about the case for a National Men's Health Strategy. There is a gender-specific strategy for women's health but not men's, despite men having worse health outcomes, shorter life expectancy, less healthy lifestyles & less support.
menshealthforum.org.uk/strategy-case

4/ Have a read & a think about the case for a Male Victims Strategy. At the moment, male survivors of abuse, domestic & sexual violence, stalking & other intimate crimes are tacked on as afterthoughts to the "Violence Against Women and Girls" strategy. menandboyscoalition.org.uk/ivamb-strategy/

5/ Have a look at @RichardvReeves's book Of Boys and Men. We have our differences, but of all the crisis Of masculinity books I have read (and God knows I've read a few) it's the best new one in decades

6/ Reach out to a mate or a family member you haven't heard from in a while. Yes I know he says he's fine. He might not be.

7/ Book yourself in to come to Manchester next Friday & join us at the National Conference on Men & Boys Issues, 'No Man Is An Island.' It's going to be great. eventbrite.co.uk/e/no-man-is-an…

8/ If nothing else, just don't be a dick about it, eh?

Now, have a great day everyone. #InternationalMensDay #IMD2022 #IMD