International Men's Day is celebrated every year on November 19th across the world. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the contributions of men to society, their health and well-being, and the improvement of gender relations.
In 1999, Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, a history lecturer at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago, founded International Men's Day on November 19. As a mark of respect for his father, Teelucksingh chose November 19 for the event.