International Men's Day · November 19
Every man deserves to feel seen.
This International Men's Day, take a moment to thank a man who has made a difference in your life.
#ThankAMan
A man's worth is inherent — not measured by what he earns, achieves or provides.
Why this matters
Many men carry a lot, quietly.
Men show up for the people around them, often without being thanked. Many also carry struggles that are hard to see from the outside.
Loneliness and isolation
Around 1 in 6 people worldwide report feeling lonely.
Evidence from 2014–2023. All genders, not men alone.
GlobalWHO, 2025 reportMental health
The global male suicide rate was more than twice the female rate in 2021.
12.4 male vs 5.9 female deaths per 100,000. A mortality measure, not how common mental illness is.
GlobalUN SDG Report, 2026Pressure to be strong
Feeling you must cope alone can make it harder to seek support.
Self-reliance and emotional self-control were identified as barriers. A research finding, not a prevalence estimate.
WHO European RegionWHO Europe review, 2020Asking for help
Men are less likely than women to seek help for mental health issues.
Regional review. No verified worldwide percentage.
WHO European RegionWHO Europe review, 2020
Appreciation matters, but it does not replace professional care.
Evidence notes and supportThe invitation
One man. One thank you. One meaningful moment.
Think of a man who has made a difference to you. It could be:
- A father or grandfather
- A brother
- A friend
- A mentor
- A partner
- A colleague
- A man who helped you through a difficult time
Your thank-you can be public or private. You never need to share sensitive details, and please don't identify someone publicly without their permission.
Step 1
Choose someone
A man whose kindness, steadiness or example stayed with you.
Thank you, Dad.
For every quiet morning you showed up.
#ThankAMan
Step 2
Make your thank-you
With or without a photo. Name and message are optional.
Step 3
Share it
Send it to him, post it, or keep it between you.
Stories of gratitude
Real thank-yous, shared with care.
A curated selection of posts that participants have chosen to share. Every submission is reviewed before it appears.
The first stories are still to be written.
Be among the first to thank a man and share it here. Submissions are reviewed before they are published.
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