Mental Health in Focus: Taskeen at the UN Mission NYC
Mariyam Sibghatullah, Advocacy Consultant at Taskeen, was invited to the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations in New York City to discuss Pakistan’s mental health priorities ahead of the High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and the Promotion of Mental Health and Wellbeing, scheduled for September 2025. In her meeting with the First Secretary, Mariyam […]
Taskeen attends the 5th Annual Strategic Meeting of the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition (PMHC)
On 3rd February 2025, Taskeen Health Initiative, as the Co-Secretariat of the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition (PMHC), participated in the Fifth Strategic Meeting. The meeting brought together Core Committee members to review 2024 achievements, identify key gaps, and set strategic goals for 2025. Discussions centered on PMHC’s milestones, lessons learned, and a strategic restructuring aimed […]
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, […]
Moderating the Panel on Integrated Community-Based Care for People with Severe Mental Illness.
“Dr. Taha Sabri, COO of Taskeen, moderated the panel on ‘Integrated Community-Based Care for People with Severe Mental Illness’ at the IRD Mental Health Conference 2024. The esteemed panel consisted of Dr. Uroosa Talib, Prof. Saeed Farooq, Dr. Zaineb Zadeh, and Dr. Chooni Lal. The panel addressed the state of deinstitutionalized care in Pakistan and […]