“From Boys to Leaders: Inspiring the Next Generation of Dominican Men”

Roseau, Dominica, November 18, 2025 – On November 19, Dominica joins the global community in commemorating International Men’s Day (IMD). This year, the nation will celebrate under the national theme, “From Boys to Leaders: Inspiring the Next Generation of Dominican Men”, aligning with the international theme, “Supporting Men and Boys.”

International Men’s Day provides a global platform to highlight issues affecting men and boys, advocate for gender equality, and recognize their invaluable contributions to society. This year’s theme emphasizes mentorship, empowerment, and the nurturing of leadership skills among young men, supporting the government’s priorities of fostering positive masculinity, responsible leadership, and community service.

The 2025 national observance of IMD seeks to:

• Promote positive male role models and celebrate men’s contributions to families, communities, and national development.
• Create safe platforms for men to discuss and address social issues affecting them, with the goal of achieving gender equality and social justice.
• Encourage mentorship opportunities that foster personal and professional growth, empowering men to become strong community leaders and advocates for positive masculinity.

As part of the celebrations, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Social Services is hosting the #MensDayDominica which encourages meaningful acts of recognition and support. The campaign invites participants to:

1. Wear blue, the international color for Men’s Day.
2. Post a photo of a man in their life on social media with #MensDayDominica to raise awareness.
3. Send a private message to a man in their life to express appreciation.
4. All organisations are encouraged to participate and promote the campaign within their networks. By celebrating men and facilitating these positive and supportive interactions, they can help reduce isolation, improve emotional well-being, and strengthen social connections.
5. The Ministry hopes that initiatives like this will continue to raise awareness of men’s and boys’ issues and remind men that they play a crucial role in achieving gender equality.