LAAF hosts Dear Man Conference to mark men’s mental health month
LAAF marks Men’s Mental Health Month with Dear Man Conference.
In commemoration of Men’s Mental Health Month, Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF) in partnership with CivicHive hosted the Dear Man Conference, a gathering dedicated to breaking the silence and dismantling the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. The event served as a platform to spotlight the emotional struggles of men and boys while encouraging open dialogue, healing, and community support.
The conference, held in Lagos, on 14th June, brought together a remarkable lineup of speakers, performers, and thought leaders committed to reshaping the narrative around masculinity and mental wellness. The program featured deeply moving spoken word performances, engaging workshops, documentary screenings and spoken word performances.
Notable guests included Anita Nwokoji, who delivered an evocative spoken word performance, Augustine Aigbokhaevbo and Ruhamah Ifere, who co-hosted the event with passion and poise, Mustapha Madehin, former President of KB KLUB, Paul Oyewusi, Founder of Circle Man, Dare Asobele, Founder of the Anti-Suicide & Depression Squad, and Samuel Joseph, President of the Nigerian Universities Nursing Students’ Association (NUNSA), UNILAG.
Also featured were Tinuola Oyeniran and Tosin Olomu, dynamic content creators using storytelling to advocate for men’s mental health, Shola Adigun, Founder of Father Figures, and Halima Layeni, Convener of the Dear Man Project and Executive Director of Life After Abuse Foundation, whose vision and leadership continue to pioneer safe emotional spaces for men globally.
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The success of the event would not have been possible without the tireless effort and dedication of the volunteers who worked behind the scenes to ensure everything ran smoothly. Their commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering space was felt by every attendee.
The Dear Man Conference was more than an event. It was a movement that reminded everyone present that men deserve to be heard, healed, and held. Together, we are building a future where emotional support and mental wellness are not a privilege, but a right for all.
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Life After Abuse Foundation
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