International Men’s Day is celebrated worldwide each year on November 19. It was first celebrated in 1999 by Dr Jerome Teelucksingh, a professor at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago. Pics/iStock

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Dr Jerome encouraged all men to mark the day to bring up issues that concern men. Pic/iStock
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International Men’s Day received massive support in the early years in the Caribbean. Pic/iStock

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International Men’s Day is observed to cherish the achievements and contributions of men in society. Pic/iStock
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The day is observed to highlight important topics related to men’s well-being and their struggles.Pic/iStock
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