(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE,
Afric Daily Newspaper- Monrovia: DECEMBER 8, 2022), The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in collaboration with partners, will on Friday, December 9, host the Sixth edition of ‘ALL MEN CONFERENCE’ (AMC) under a the Global Theme: Helping Men and Boys” while the National Theme: “Promoting Men and Boys’ Health and Gender Equality”.
The International Men’s Day (IMD) known as All Men’s Conference in Liberia is in continuation of the observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. IMD is a global event in recognition of male contributions towards family lives and societal stability in relation to gender equality, as well as a platform to intensify advocacy on males’ health.
Traditionally, the day is set aside to be commemorated every November 19 but as a country, the decision was reached to merge the day within the 16 days of activism against gender based violence.
The day, which is observed in more than 80 Countries around the world every year came into being by a West Indies Professor, Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, as a genuine platform to recognize and celebrate the cultural, political, and socio-economic achievements of men in member countries of the United Nations. It was inaugurated in Trinidad and Tobago and has since been backed by UNESCO and other UN bodies including Liberia.
The essence of the All Men’s Conference is to assemble at the table policymakers, traditional leaders, Health practitioners, Major male actors, Youth and Students’ bodies, Women’s Groups, CSOs and other key stakeholders from the 15 political subdivisions, to discuss key Males’ contributions toward gender equality, issues affecting women, girls and children as well as people living with disabilities.
The International Men’s Day also known as All Men Conference which is being commemorated globally under the Theme: “Better Health for Men and Boys” also pushes for gender equality and patiently attempts to remove the negative images and the stigma associated with men in the society.
Additionally, the ALL MEN CONFERENCE seeks to rally more men and boys supports as HeForShe in advocating and promoting gender equality, sexual and gender-based violence, and all forms of discriminatory policies and injustices that marginalize women, girls, children and people living with disabilities including men in the country.
To date, the President of Liberia, H. E. Dr. George Manneh Weah continues to exemplify his declaration as a “HeForShe” Champion and Feminist-In-Chief, with many other male champions taking similar course. President Weah’s initial call to action during the Inter-Ministerial Anti-SGBV roadmap’s conference which iterated an end to Violence against Women acknowledges his strong stance against women’s rights ‘violators in Liberia.
In this direction, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and HeForShe Crusaders Liberia consider the day as an initiative to solicit and increase the support of men’s involvement to promote and encourage gender equality and equity. While the Ministry recognizes men’s roles played in preventing and responding to violence and other issues affecting women, girls and children.
This year’s ALL MEN CONFERENCE is being commemorated across Liberia involving all Ministries, Public Corporations, Universities, Policymakers, Media Practitioners, WONGOSOL, CSOs heads, NGOs & INGOs heads, Male & Female Legislators, Male & Female Traditional Leaders, Religious Leaders, Judges, Youth groups, Private & Public Schools’ students, Political Parties and the general public. Additionally, “HeForShe” champions, members of the Honorable National Legislature, Members of the Executive Branch of Government and Members of the Judiciary will all form part of the celebration.
A Panel Discussion on key topics such as: Positive masculinity that leads to gender inclusiveness, male’s support to women empowerment, participation in politics and inclusion in the security sector will form part of the day’s commemoration.
Meanwhile, the day’s celebration will begin with a parade from the Catholic Hospital Junction to the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo town where an official indoor program marking the day’s celebration would be held.
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