Fostering Compassionate Practice: A Step Towards Suicide Decriminalization Implementation
On 18th December 2024, Taskeen had the privilege of contributing to a two-day Specialized Training Course on “Police Ethics & Professional Behavior,” conducted by the Police School of Investigations, Garden Karachi, in compliance with the directives of the Additional IGP Karachi. The training was organized for 48 newly promoted Sub-Inspectors (6th Group). Ms. Duaa Nusrat, […]
Taskeen and Musawi Sign MoU to Advance Mental Health Advocacy and Social Justice
On December 10th, 2024, Taskeen and Musawi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance mental health advocacy and promote social justice initiatives. This collaboration focuses on key areas, including advocating for the decriminalization of suicide through legislative reforms and awareness campaigns, enhancing public understanding and implementation efforts, and building strategic partnerships to amplify advocacy […]
PMHC 3rd Annual General Body Meeting
On 28th November 2024, Taskeen as part of Pakistan Mental Health Coalition (PMHC) organised its 3rd annual general body event to share insights, discuss the current mental health landscape in Pakistan, and foster collaboration between organisations. This year’s multisectoral gathering brought together prominent civil society members and government stakeholders including SIEHS. During the event, PMHC’s […]
Taskeen at the Global Health Landscape Symposium 2024
Mariyam Sibghatullah represented the Taskeen Health Initiative at the Global Health Landscape Symposium 2024, organized by the Global Health Council. The event brought forth critical discussions on global health advocacy and the role of civil society organizations in driving impactful change. At the symposium, as part of the Advocacy In Motion (AIM) session, Mariyam presented […]
Responsible Reporting Workshop: Media’s Role in Reducing Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination
Taskeen, in collaboration with the British Asian Trust as part of the Milkar campaign, conducted a workshop for journalists and reporters focused on ethical mental health reporting. The training aimed to empower media professionals with the knowledge and skills to report on mental health issues responsibly, with an emphasis on sensitivity, accuracy, and ethical principles. […]
MILKAR campaign launched to raise mental health awareness across Pakistan in partnership with MKRF, BAT, and PMHC
The MILKAR campaign was officially launched on October 25th in partnership with The Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Foundation, the British Asian Trust and Pakistan Mental Health Coalition. The event saw attendance from notable figures, including former Federal Health Minister Dr. Zafar Mirza, Mayor of Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Jang Group Managing Director Shahrukh Hasan, Taskeen CEO Irfan […]
Building Partnerships: Advocacy Team meets Musawi
On 11th October 2024, the Advocacy Team met with Khadija Bukhari (Lawyer & Director of Litigation and Advocacy at Musawi) and Muhammad Rehan Safder (Research and M&E Officer at Musawi) at the Taskeen Office to gain legal and policy insights on the decriminalization of suicide and its implementation in Pakistan. On 29th October, Taskeen’s CEO, […]
Chairing the UHC session at the 3rd Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum: Mental Health in Universal Health Coverage, Primary Care and Beyond.
Mariyam Sibghatullah, Program Manager Advocacy, co-chaired a session during the 3rd Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum as a member of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) working group of the Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN). A key takeaway of the session was the integration of mental health into non-health sectors & community-based initiatives, especially within […]
Taskeen x Sindh Human Rights Commission: A Collaborative Session on Policy and Advocacy in Pakistan
Taskeen, as a member of the Quality Standards & Advocacy Subcommittee invited the Chairperson of the Sindh Human Rights Commission, Mr. Iqbal Detho, to deliver a session on Policy and Advocacy in Pakistan, with a special focus on Mental Health, for the Core Committee members of the PMHC. He was accompanied by the Sindh Human […]
Engagement with Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC)
The Advocacy Department held a preliminary meeting with the Sindh Human Rights Commission to discuss malpractice in mental health and human rights violations in Sindh. Moreover, one of the objectives of the meeting was to understand the current mental health advocacy landscape in Sindh and explore potential areas for future collaboration.