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Positive men’s movement of South Africa (POMESA) in Partnership with NAPWA is organizing the first Annual International Men’s day event. This event will be held on the 6th of December 2008 (Saturday). The main event will be held in Rabasotho hall, in Tembisa Township, Ekurhuleni. The event starts at 09h00 till late.

The objectives of the International Men’s day are to:

     To set up a day that promotes positive roles and responsibilities of men to build a just and      peaceful global society free from crime and violence
     Mobilize men to unite against all forms of social ills globally
     Mobilize men globally to unite and join the fight against HIV and AIDS and other health      problems
     To set up a day where men globally publicly denounce and reject all forms of crime and      violence
     To set up a day to focus on issues affecting men including men’s health problems

The intention of POMESA and NAPWA is to have this event celebrated annually (on the 6th of September every year) and globally.

POMESA seeks to work with other organizations in other countries to ensure Men’s day is celebrated internationally and on the 6th of September.

In South Africa, the 2008 the annual International Men’s day will be held through the following activities:

     National Men’s rally in RabaSotho hall in Thembisa, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

     Men’s March for peace and justice: The rally will be preceded by public men’s march from taxi      rank to the rally venue which is Rabasotho hall.

     Annual men’s Awards. The purpose of the men’s awards is to honor three outstanding men      who have or and continue to contribute positively in the creation of peaceful and just society.      This will also be held annually

POMESA is talking with men from different countries to attend this international Men’s day event. This is part of promoting unity and peace with people from other countries based in South Africa. Part of the speakers would be from other countries.

The International men’s day campaign would allow men in their local areas to gather in a certain area and observe the day through men’s activities that seeks to promote peace and social justice in their local areas.

Speakers in the event include the national government officials, national leadership of POMESA and NAPWA, civil society etc.