Webinar on Tackling Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health
Dr. Taha Sabri, COO of Taskeen, hosted a webinar titled ‘Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health: Tackling a Neglected Issue’ for the 3rd Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum of the Global Mental Health Action Network on 17th July 2024.”
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.
Quality Standards & Advocacy Subcommittee 3rd Stakeholder Event: Developing Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct
On 30th May 2024, Taskeen organized and attended PMHC’s Quality Standard & Advocacy Subcommittee’s 3rd stakeholder event on developing ethical principles and code of conduct for mental health professionals. The event brought together experts in the field from prominent mental health service providers to the leading academic and training institutes in the mental health sector. […]
Consultative Session to Implement Minimum Service Delivery Standards in ICT with IHRA
The Islamabad Health Regulatory Authority, under the auspices of CEO Dr. Quaid Saeed, conducted two consultative sessions on 14th and 15th May, 2024 to discuss the Minimum Service Delivery Standards (MSDS) for inpatient mental health and drug rehabilitation facilities in Islamabad Capital Territory. The session was organized by IHRA field officer and facilitated by Dr. […]
Taskeen Team Meets with Secretary Health and Education
Mr. Irfan Mustafa (Chaiperson, Taskeen) and Dr. Taha Sabri (COO and Co-Founder, Taskeen) met with the Secretary Education, Mr. Mohiyuddin Wani and Secretary Health, Mr. Nadeem Mahbub to discuss the national mental health policy.
Taskeen and Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) sign MoU
On April 26th, 2024, Taskeen and Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on mental health research, education and mental health advocacy for the benefit of the community. Both organizations will jointly set up a consortium for excellence in research and training.
Taskeen Receives the Advocacy in Motion (AIM) Grant
The Taskeen Health Initiative won Global Health Council’s Advocacy in Motion (AIM) Grant. These grants are intended to support advocacy, health equity, and amplify the voices of local and regional organizations. GHC spoke with Taskeen’s Senior Manager of Public Awareness and Advocacy, Duaa Nusrat, to learn more about the organization and its work. Read The Full […]
Taskeen Health Initiative attends the 4th Annual Strategic Meeting of the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition
On February 21st, 2024, Taskeen Health Initiative attended the Fourth Annual Strategic Meeting of the Pakistan Mental Health Coalition at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC). The core members of the coalition came together to reflect on the milestones and achievements of 2023 while charting a course for the year 2024. Dr. Taha Sabri led the […]