<\/em><\/p>In addition to supporting International Men\u2019s Day this November, across Defra group we support many UK gender-based initiatives, including Movember. One example is a panel discussion on International Men\u2019s Day itself, hosted by our Women\u2019s Network and the Defra Movember campaign. During this session various Equality, Diversity and Inclusion network leads discussed a range of subjects related to male stereotypes: e.g. men\u2019s health, mental health, fatherhood and how to support men in the workplace. These sessions reflected the fact that these issues affect everyone: colleagues, friends, husbands, wives, partners, families and organisations. Another example this November has been the Defra Cancer Network partnering with our Black Asian and Minority Ethnic Network to run two online events highlighting how different aspects of cancer may affect individuals across gender lines. These events were supplemented by the sharing of personal stories of prostate cancer across the group via blogs, with the objective of tackling stigma around men\u2019s health issues. This content featured links to useful information with messages encouraging employees \u201cif in doubt, get it checked\u201d.<\/p>
To complement these network-led sessions, groups have been set up on our internal Yammer pages. Examples include #Team EA Movember which provides an opportunity for employees to fundraise and the Movember page for anyone wanting to join the conversation, or to become a Movember Workplace Ambassador. We have also started an anonymous WhatsApp group, providing a safe place for men to talk with others who are currently suffering or have previously suffered from cancer or mental health problems.<\/p>
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Finally, we use other opportunities throughout the year to raise and address issues of concern to men. For instance, Defra group marked Carers\u2019 Rights Day on 26 November in support of men with caring responsibilities. Through our HR policies and standard work practices, Defra group continues to ensure all men have access to flexible working and shared parental leave, giving them the opportunity for work-life balance and the ability to take time away from the workplace to fulfil their caring responsibilities.<\/p>
Defra organisations recognise that talking is important. We appreciate that for many people it is easier to simply say \u201cI\u2019m OK\u201d than to admit they have problems. In recognition of our differences, Defra group is committed to finding ways that enable anyone and everyone to reach out for help, regardless of their gender identity - whether cis, trans, fluid or non-binary.<\/p>"}
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This work ranges from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, looking at outcomes for the whole population. This includes ethnic minorities and White British people, as well as preparation for an Employment Bill which, subject to further consultation, will make flexible working the default unless employers have good reason not to. We are also delivering the Suicide Prevention Workplan, which sets out action that is being taken across Government departments and the NHS to reduce suicides, including amongst men.<\/p>
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The Department for International Trade is committed to ensuring fairness for all - regardless of gender or background. International Men\u2019s Day offers an opportunity to highlight how outcomes for men and boys can be improved and to talk about some of the work going on every day across Government to do this.<\/p>
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- Articles and blogs featured on the organisation\u2019s intranet to mark International Men\u2019s Day.<\/p>
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