Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat, stop from spreading, and more.

This year, International Men’s Day will be held on Wednesday 19 November 2025, though many people will hold their activities and celebrations before or after the main event.

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it.