This free event aims to showcase impactful storytelling, highlighting men who have served as role models or inspirational figures, with responses from male voices enhancing the narratives.

The underlying mission of the Women Leaders charity is to promote and champion equality, which is why trustees from Women Leaders will join event organiser Susan Popoola, CEO of Mosaic Fusions Ltd, to ignite these crucial conversations.

This year’s International Men’s Day theme is, ‘Promoting Positive Role Models,’ and while covering issues around health and equality, the main focus of the event will be to celebrate the achievements of men.

Attendees will also have access to materials designed to foster positive conversations about men and masculinity in educational and workplace settings.

Founded to champion women’s successes, Women Leaders’ core mission is to champion equality. Recognising men’s achievements and their crucial role in inspiring equality is vital to creating a diverse platform for everyone.

While reports suggest that achieving gender equality could take up to 130 years, overlooking men’s contributions would hinder our progress toward an inclusive society.

“It is our collective responsibility to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard in the fight for equality. While it might appear counterintuitive for Women Leaders to support an International Men’s Day event, it isn’t!” comments Chair of Women Leaders, Dr Julie Mills OBE DL. “As a charity, we have repeatedly said that supporting women is not anti-men. Taking the opportunity to celebrate our personal role models, those inspiring men who have played key roles in our journey is an important part of working inclusively towards gender parity. We look forward to seeing many people at this event.”