Men's World Day
Men's World Day is observed in Russia on the 1st November annually. It was conceived by author George Kindel and inaugurated in November 2000.[1] Michael Gorbachev was very interested in Kindel's suggestion and offered to act as co-founder and president of the event. To-date Men's World Day consists primarily in an World Awards event to recognize and honor men who exemplify the best attributes of mankind.[2] Men recognized and awarded at this event include Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman, Placido Domingo, Christopher Reeve, the Bee Gees, Yusuf Islam aka Cat Stevens, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Richard Branson, Steven Spielberg, Luciano Pavarotti, and Ted Turner.[3]
The Men's world Day is recognized by the United Nations in Vienna and by the Gorbachev Foundation who jointly organize the annual event.[4][5]
Men's world Day is promoted as a world event but has not yet been officially celebrated by any other country except Russia[6][7]
External links
International Men's Day
Men's World Day Awards
Gorbachev Foundation
References
- ^ Men's World Day awards page http://www.worldawards.com/main.htm
- ^ Men's World Day awards page http://www.worldawards.com/main.htm
- ^ Men's World Day Awards page [1]
- ^ The Gorbachev Foundation http://www.gorby.ru/en/rubrs.asp?rubr_id=302
- ^ Barnard to be honoured on Men's World Day [2]
- ^ Today - World day for Men (in Russian) [3]
- ^ World Day For Men (in Russian) [4]