International Men's Day 2023 | You Are Not Alone:Zero Male Suicide
This year’s theme “You are Not Alone: Zero Male Suicide”. According to the World Health Organization (WHO,2019), Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. More than twice as many males die due to suicide compared with females. Through this campaign, we hope to have a greater impact by broadening our reach and targeting diverse groups to address risk factors associated with male suicide. We have organized various activities in observance of the theme among which are The State of Men & Boys Forum part two, Men & Boys Football Tournament Cayman Brac , IMD Dress for a Cause, Men & Boys Basketball Tournament & Managing Financial Risk Reactors (District events).
The sporting events organized for International Men’s Day are unique as they are aimed at encouraging healthy and fun interaction between men and boys. This year, we will be partnering with the Cayman Islands Basketball Association (CIBA) to organize the basketball tournaments. All teams will consist of a mixture of men and boys, which will encourage positive male interaction and role modelling.
International Men's Day 2022 | Men Leading by Example
IMD The State of Men & Boys Forum 25 November, an opportunity to engage men through male-to-male candid discussions on topics that include mental health, relationships and gender. The overall objective is to inspire participants to become agents of change by increasing their understanding on the subject areas and learn to embrace masculinity in a healthy way. Additionally, this conference will launch new programming targeted to boys and young men who experience the world from a masculine perspective.
This year’s theme “Men Leading by Example” encourages men to teach boys in their lives the values, character and responsibilities of being a man. We have organized various activities in observance of the theme among which is The State of Men & Boys Forum, Men & Boys Football Tournament, IMD Dress for a Cause, Men & Boys Basketball Tournament & Raising Resilient Boys parenting webinar.
The sporting events organized for International Men’s Day are unique as they are aimed at encouraging healthy and fun interaction between men and boys. This year, we will be partnering with the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) & the Cayman Islands Basketball Association (CIBA) to organize the football tournament and basketball tournaments. All teams will consist of a mixture of men and boys, which will encourage positive male interaction and role modelling.
See a full listing of and register for events here
2022 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
International Men's Day 2021 | Better Relations Between Men and Women
As we continue to make changes in our lives to adjust to the reality of COVID-19 within in communities, we also continue to strengthen our support for men and boys. Our mission remains unchanged - creating a nurturing and empowering world for men and boys. It is in doing so that we are able to promote 'Better Relations between Men and Women'.
One of the six pillars of International Men's Day is to promote gender relations and promote gender equality not only for men but for women too. This pillar has influenced the 2021 IMD theme. International Men's Day is observed annually on November 19.
Join us in celebrating men and boys for International Men's Day 2021
International Men's Day 2020 | Healthy Minds & Bodies
Each year we join the global community in honoring and celebrating the positive contributions that male role models make to the society. While we as a global community tackle the pandemic, we join hands and hearts together in observing International Men's Day on November 19. The Family Resource Centre is committed to this cause and has planned several activities for the duration of the month of November. We invite you to join us in celebrating positive male role models within the Cayman Islands community!
Schedule of Activities 2020
2020 Dress For a Cause
We are inviting all entities within our community to organise a Dress for a Cause day on Thursday, November 19, or any other day during the month of November, based on your convenience, to recognise the positive contributions of the men. Entities may access specially designed IMD shirts from the FRC to be a part of their dress-down-day. The day may be used as a fund raising initiative for the Family Resource Centre. All proceeds from the sale of IMD shirts and donations received will go toward programme for men and their well-being.
2nd Annual 3x3 Basketball Extravaganza | 28 November | The ARC, Camana Bay
This second staging of the FRC's 3x3 Basketball Tournament promises to be one for the record books. We have lined up a fun-filled, exciting day of competition between boys and men, guaranteed to be good to the last buzzer. The competition takes place in two (2) divisions for juniors (U12) and open seniors for all other players. What is exciting about our basketball extravaganza is that there must be a minor on court at all times during the senior division. This gives an opportunity for both men and boys to play together in a healthy, competitive manner and build camaraderie. This staging includes live entertainment, a free throw and minute-to-win-it contests and a cash prize of $1000CI. Registration is FREE!
Men's Voice Documentary
The Men's Voice Documentary is a locally produced documentary focused on highlighting positive male role models and discussing the issues and challenges men face. Men's Voice explores the themes that discuss the socialization of men, men's health, family, cultural influences and highlights opportunities for actionable change. Businesses, churches, community based organisations, civic societies and individuals are welcome to use this educational tool to host a private screening as a way of creating an opportunity for dialogue regarding issues men and boys face in our community.
View Men's Voice Short Documentary Here
International Men's Day 2019
Our Theme for 2019: Leading By Example
Annually, the Family Resource Centre (FRC) celebrates International Men’s Day throughout the month of November with several interactive events highlighting each year's international theme.