A global campaign is now underway, led by the International Council for Men and Boys (ICMB), to restore balance, credibility, and trust in the United Nations.
At the heart of this effort are three practical, principled reforms:
1. UN recognition of International Menās Day (which was celebrated in well over 110 countries last year, and has been commemorated for twenty-seven years in a row on the 19th of November).
2. Transparent reporting of both male and female outcomes across UN programs, as well as for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
3. Formal endorsement of the New York Declaration for Men and Boys.
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These aren't radical demands by any means. They are a return to first principles...
The United Nations was founded on the promise of equal dignity and equal rights for all. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms this clearly: without distinction, and without hierarchy between males and females.
And the UNās own commitment to āLeave No One Behindā must apply to everyone...
True equality requires visibility, honesty, and inclusion. It means recognising the challenges faced by women and girls, and also acknowledging the real and documented disadvantages faced by men and boys.
This isn't about competition between the sexes. It's about restoring symmetry, fairness, and credibility to global institutions.
If we believe in universal human rights, then we must advocate for them universally.
Now is the time to support these reforms, and to ensure that no one is left behind...
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