International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Men
Singer-dancer Britney Spears, pictured above, was known to be a domestic abuser. Her husband Sam Asghari “frequently complained about Britney getting physical with him.” On one occasion, Spears gave him a black eye while he was asleep. She kept numerous knives around the home (above, middle), leaving him fearful that Spears would “fly off the handle.” Another photograph revealed red bite marks on Asghari’s left arm (above, right).
The goal of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Men is to raise awareness of the public and policymakers about the epidemic of domestic violence and domestic abuse against men. In 2024, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Men will be observed on Thursday, November 21.
Resources:
- Sean Kullman: Men Too: A Documentary
- Bettina Arndt: Feminism’s Latest Weapon is a Fraud
- Research summaries that document similar rates of domestic violence between men and women.
- Video: Male Victims of Sexual Abuse
IDEVAM Media Coverage:
- Janice Fiamengo: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Men Passed without Fanfare
- Edward Tavares: Domestic Violence Goes Both Ways
- Sean Parker: Britney Spears & Sam Ashgari: Never Waste a Crisis when There’s an Autobiography to Sell
- Bettina Arndt: Lynching of Men is Our National Sport
- Video: Men Hurt Too (domestic violence in the African-American community)
- United Kingdom: Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day
2023 Observance
The 2023 observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Men was held on November 17. The event was highlighted by release of the “MEN TOO – Domestic Violence Against Men” documentary — see images, right. The 14-minute film premiered at an international press conference, and is being promoted around the world. View documentary HERE.
Press Releases:
- November 29: Domestic Violence Pioneer Erin Pizzey to be Featured in New Documentary, to Premiere on Thursday, November 30
- November 27: World Premiere of New Documentary, ‘MEN TOO: Male Victims of Domestic Violence:’ Thursday, November 30
- November 16: World Health Organization: Stop Treating Men Like Second-Class Citizens
- November 14: Britney Spears Violently Attacked Her Husband While He Slept. Why Didn’t Anyone Call the Police?
- November 6: Surge of Female-Perpetrated Domestic Violence Spotlights International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Men
- October 26: Britney Spears’ Attacks on Husband Sam Asghari Reveal Hidden Crisis of Domestic Violence Against Men
- October 11: Women Invited to Speak Out in Support of Male Victims of Violence
- September 27: Feminist Foreign Policy: Making a Mockery of ‘Gender Equality’
2022 Observance
The 2022 observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Men highlighted the plight of Johnny Depp, who was physically and psychologically abused by Amber Heard. IDEVAM events were held in Argentina, Australia, India, Ireland, Lithuania, Northern Ireland, Peru, Spain, United Kingdom, and the United States. The observance featured an international press conference, editorials, videos, press releases, Twitter campaigns, and more.
For more information, contact: davia@endtodv.org