You may have heard of International Women's Day, but not so many people are aware that there is a male equivalent. Unsurprisingly, the day has continued to spark controversy year after year ...

International Women's Day is on March 8, but did you realise there is also an International Men's Day? (Getty Images) ...

many will not know that there's also the equivalent awareness day for men. The aim is to celebrate male cultural, political and socioeconomic achievements, while also shining a light on the issues ...

What is International Men's Day? It's a global awareness day focused on issues men face, including homelessness, abuse, suicide and violence. It happens each year and aims to focus on "the ...