Supporting International Men’s Day 2022

On behalf of The Washington Group, we’ve been asked to share this information with our network:

“This year, across Blackpool and the Fylde Coast, we are again celebrating International Men’s Day on 19th November, supported by Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner.

The purpose of the day is all about:

• Making a positive difference to the wellbeing and lives of men and boys
• Raising awareness and/or funds for organisations supporting men and boys’ wellbeing
• Promoting a positive conversation about men, manhood and masculinity

For the past few years, we have focussed on men’s mental health, especially suicide prevention. However, this year we are concentrating on ‘promoting a positive conversation about men, manhood and masculinity.’

We believe that being a man in 2022 can and should be expressed in many, many ways. However, we also believe that being a man in 2022 should involve being able to talk comfortably about mental health and a complete rejection of misogyny and violence towards women and girls.

We are very proud that this year’s theme in Blackpool Fylde and Wyre is, ‘Being a Man in 2022’, focussing on what we can celebrate and what we need to change. There is a fully accessible Toolkit with resources for teachers, youth workers and practitioners to access here: https://twguk.org/imd2022/

All activities, worksheets and resources within the Toolkit, are designed by experienced youth workers, young men and young women and include a variety of activities, which also include the lived experience of women and girls. The Toolkit will allow for thought provoking conversations e with young men and an opportunity for all men to grow and develop to reach their unique potential.

We ask that businesses, organisations and community groups join us in supporting young men and collectively join us in our Call to Action.

Please download the pledge cards and share selfies and photos of your colleagues, groups, from the 14th to 19th November and tag in @twguk using the hashtag #FyldecoastIMD2022

All photos will be combined to create a montage to be launched on the 19th November via social media.”

We’re proud of the work undertaken by The Washington Group and our Blackpool Pride of Place partnership team have each pledged our support.