Each year International Men’s Day is celebrated on November 19 in more than 70 countries worldwide, image via Getty Images
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International Men’s Day: It’s all about Health, Gender Equality, and Positivity

Each year International Men’s Day is celebrated on November 19 in more than 70 countries worldwide. Men’s issues are sometimes overlooked in society. Issues like mental health, toxic masculinity are common for male suicide. The official website of International Men’s Day states that the day is “focus on men's and boy's health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting positive male role models”.

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Tue Nov 19 - TheSun

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