The Department of Counselling Services’ Family Resource Centre (FRC) is celebrating International Men’s Day this month with several interactive events highlighting this year’s theme of “Celebrating Men and Boys.”

“The objectives of International Men's Day 2017 will focus largely on promoting men's and boy's health, highlighting positive male role models and improving gender relations,” said Minister for Health Hon. Dwayne Seymour.

“The observance is a chance to take stock of male achievements and contributions, while looking at obstacles, especially with regards to male behaviours that impact community, family, marriage, and childcare.”

DCS Director Judith Seymour agreed. “Our International Men’s Day events will highlight the positive contributions of males in society and acknowledge the challenges inherent in being male today,” she said. “Discrimination that some males experience is not often discussed widely. This year’s events will open up this conversation and look at other aspects of the male condition, providing forums for consideration and action.”