Global Action on Men's Health (GAMH) is hosting a webinar for NGOs and men's health advocates working in Europe to discuss how they can use the WHO Europe Men's Health Strategy as an advocacy tool.  This webinar will take place on Friday 20th September 2019 at 9.30am Ireland / 10.30am CET.  The speakers include: Isabel Yordi Aguirre (WHO Europe) who will introduce the men's health strategy; Alan White, Emeritus Professor of Men's Health, Leeds Beckett University, UK; Dr Noel Richardson, Director of the National Centre for Men's Health, Ireland; and Dr Svend Aage Madsen, President of the Men's Health Society in Denmark.  For more details, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/improving-mens-health-in-europe-webinar-on-the-who-mens-health-strategy-tickets-62915211090

Congratulations to Keith Kelly and all the lads in Ballybrack in Dublin for helping to create the newest health craze for men in Ireland - 'Jumpers for Goalposts'.  It's great to think how such a small and simple idea can bring together so many men to enjoy each other's company, have a bit of craic, and improve their mental (and physical) health!  Are you intrigued yet? …  If so, find out more by checking out some of their videos (www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZh_jxuZ0-M) or visiting their new website at: www.jumpersforgoalposts.ie

On International Men’s Day, Tuesday 19th November 2019, the School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), in partnership with the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Education, Galway, are hosting the first ever Men’s Health Symposium at NUIG.  This free to attend event for health and allied professionals aims to highlight current issues that affect men’s health across their lifespan.  The event particularly focuses on the influence masculinity has on men’s health, building resilience and promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.  This day-long symposium will include experts, practitioners, researchers in men’s health, and several high-profile men’s health advocates.  Registration will open on Friday 20th September 2019.  Be sure to save the date!  Address all enquiries to the Symposium Chairperson, Dr. Bróna Mooney, at Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

'Men on the Move' is a 12-week programme for inactive men in Ireland.  It uses physical activity as a ‘hook’ to engage men, with a view to improving their overall health and wellbeing.  An evaluation report on the project was published during Men's Health Week 2019.  This showed the positive impact of the project, and recommended that it should be further developed and extended across the Republic of Ireland.  View the report online at: www.hse.ie/eng/services/news/media/pressrel/men-on-the-move-evaluation-report.pdf

From September 2019, the HPV vaccine will be made freely available to boys as well as girls in their first year of secondary school in the Republic of Ireland.  This is part of the HSE’s National Immunisation Programme, and is the first year that boys will be offered this jab.  Each year, around 400 people are diagnosed with a HPV-caused cancer in Ireland - and one in five of these diagnoses will occur in men.  Around 100 people die from HPV-related cancers in Ireland annually.  Therefore, high uptake of the vaccination programme is an essential step towards eliminating these cancers.  Parents are encouraged to find out more about the vaccination programme in order to reassure themselves of both the need for it and how safe it is.  A good place to start is at: www.hpv.ie

The Heath, Wellbeing and Inclusion Research Group within the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work at Queen's University Belfast (QUB) is hosting an event titled: ‘Suicide Prevention: We all have a part to play’.  This will take place on Monday 16th September 2019, from 10.30am - 12.30pm, in Room OG074, the Lanyon Building, QUB.  The speaker will be Dr Jerry Reed, who is an internationally recognised figure in the field of suicide prevention, and who has helped to inform and drive public policy changes in the USA.  This is a free, open access event, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Eating Disorders are not unique to one gender, nor are they solely a 'female issue'.  In 2017, The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, Bodywhys, recorded a 128% increase in men attending face-to-face support groups.  The organisation report that this is not surprising as extreme dieting and purging has increased amongst men in recent years.  For anyone struggling with an eating disorder, Bodywhys have a broad range of support and information available including a helpline, face-to-face support groups, online groups, email support, and access to key information on recovery and where to go to get help.  See www.bodywhys.ie

The Elevate Capacity Building Team within the Community Development and Health Network is delivering practical programmes in each Health and Social Care Trust area in Northern Ireland.  This is a free, interactive, activity-based, two-day training course which focuses upon community development as a way to reduce health inequalities.  The sessions will cover: the values and principles of community development; what health inequalities are, why they exist and how they look in your community; how to know you are making a difference in your community and how to share this learning with others; how to action plan and take ideas forward in your local community.  Anyone, from any sector, with an interest in community development and health inequalities is invited to apply for a place.  Participants must be available for both days of the training.  However, there are limited places on each training programme and booking is essential.  Find out more at: https://elevateni.org