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Institute for Gender and Development Studies, Mona Unit
Happy International Men’s Day!
November 19, 2013
 
The Institute for Gender and Development Studies, (IGDS) Mona Unit, joins countries around the world in celebrating the 14th anniversary of ‘International Men’s Day’ on 

Institute for Gender and Development Studies, Mona Unit
Happy International Men’s Day!
November 19, 2013
 
The Institute for Gender and Development Studies, (IGDS) Mona Unit, joins countries around the world in celebrating the 14th anniversary of ‘International Men’s Day’ on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 around the theme: "Keeping Men and Boys Safe". We are pleased to celebrate the health and safety of men as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the IGDS during the 2013/2014 academic year. 
 
 
We acknowledge and thank the many men who contributed to the development and expansion of our multidisciplinary programme of teaching, research and outreach which includes a focus on Men and Masculinity in the Caribbean. We salute all male role models on the UWI Mona campus as students and staff, and urge the UWI family to collaborate in changing unequal gender relations that undermine the health and safety of both males and females. We encourage the UWI Mona family to: build partnerships based on mutual respect, human rights, gender equality; change attitudes and behaviours in order to eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence; increase male participation in education, and support implementation of international human rights commitments, Jamaica's National Policy for Gender Equality as well as the UWI’s Gender Policy and Gender Action Plan.
 
To commemorate the day, the Institute will engage in a 'Round table talk' which will focus on issues relating to sexuality, masculinity, health and parenting among males. The objectives of the session are to focus on men’s issues, promote gender equality and highlight positive role-models. 
 
 

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