Motion: Celebrating Men and Boys

The 19^th of November is International Mens Day across the globe. On this day it is important to recognise the positive difference that men and boys can make to their families and communities.

It is essential to highlight the importance of positive male role models and also recognise some of the specific challenges that men and boys face including high male suicide rates, mental health and well being.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recognise that men and boys can and do make a positive difference and that there are many positive male role models.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council also recognise that it is important to promote and support initiatives that encourage men and boys to take part and therefore improve their health and well being.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council will encourage programs and initiatives where positive and diverse male role models from fathers to community leaders, inspire our boys so that they can challenge the damaging and unhealthy stereotypes of toxic masculinity.

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council also call upon all statutory agencies, the community and voluntary sector to support and highlight the above issues and help celebrate our men and boys