Movember, a blend of “moustache” and “November”, is a global movement that began in Australia in 2003. Its goal is to encourage men to grow a moustache throughout November to raise awareness about critical men’s health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. The moustache becomes a symbol for breaking taboos, sparking conversations, and promoting preventive behaviors such as early screening.
Men often shy away from discussing their health or seeking help, which can worsen outcomes. Movember calls on everyone to take action — to raise awareness and support men in their health journey.
Movember’s core mission is to improve men’s health worldwide. Because men have a shorter life expectancy than women — often linked to lower engagement in preventive care — Movember aims to shift attitudes and behaviors. Its key objectives are to:
Each moustache grown is not only a symbol of commitment and conversation but also a tangible way to generate donations that fund vital projects worldwide. Since its inception, Movember has helped finance over 1,300 initiatives, potentially saving millions of lives.
Armatis is fully aligned with this movement, actively supporting the health and well-being of its employees and their families affected by illness. Since 2018, Armatis has been a signatory of the French National Cancer Institute’s (INCA) Charter — a pledge built on 11 principles designed to help maintain or reintegrate employees dealing with illness into the workplace.
To make this commitment real and accessible, Armatis has implemented several support systems for all employees, offering confidential and personalized guidance:
These initiatives reflect Armatis’ strong belief in combining social performance with human care — ensuring that every individual’s journey is understood, respected, and supported in the best possible way.
Movember is about more than men’s health — it’s a collective cause that affects families, friends, and entire communities. By supporting Movember, we each contribute to changing mindsets, breaking stigmas, and saving lives through prevention, support, and research. It’s a call for both individual and collective responsibility — a reminder that taking care of one’s health is a sign of strength, not weakness.
To learn more about Movember, visit movember.com.
To explore the initiatives led by the French National Cancer Institute (INCA) around cancer and employment, visit cancer.fr.
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