Overview
- Observed on November 19, the 2025 theme is "Celebrando a los hombres y los niños," with coordinated campaigns highlighting wellbeing for men and boys.
- Organizers emphasize persistent health gaps such as higher male suicide rates and shorter life expectancy, urging checkups and attention to mental health and prostate cancer.
- The observance is guided by six pillars that promote positive role models, recognize contributions, prioritize men's health, improve gender relations, address discrimination affecting men, and advance safer communities.
- The modern day was relaunched globally in 1999 by Jerome Teelucksingh in Trinidad and Tobago, building on a 1992 proposal by Thomas Oaster.
- Dozens of countries now participate with support and interest from bodies such as UNESCO, PAHO and WHO, often linking activities with Movember fundraising and awareness drives.