GPHW2024: Unveiling Hidden Struggles: Mental Health of Afghan Women and Girls
News
Mar 5, 2024
Theme: Putting Mental Wellbeing on the Health Agenda
Date and Time: 10 April 2024 | 15:00 – 16:30 GMT
Event Description: In the wake of recent events in Afghanistan, particularly the imposition of bans on women and girls’ education by the Taliban, there’s a pressing need to shed light on the mental health struggles faced by Afghan females. The webinar, “Unveiling Hidden Struggles: Mental Health of Afghan Women and Girls,” seeks to analyze their mental status, advocate for their rights to access mental health services, and foster discussions on resilience-building strategies.
This webinar aims to:
1. Analyze the mental status of Afghan women and girls in light of recent events.
2. Advocate for their rights to access mental health services and psychosocial counseling.
3. Call for action for more research and advocacy efforts in addressing their mental health needs.
4. Share insights from the Afghan context with the global community.
5. Seek expert advice on enhancing resilience among Afghan women and girls.
The webinar will consist of:
1. Introduction by the Moderator: Providing context and setting the stage for discussions.
2. Panel Discussion: Four-panel members, including Afghan and international experts, will address eight key questions.
3. Audience Engagement: Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during a dedicated Q&A session.
Speakers:
Patrick Marius Koga, MD, MPH, FRSPH
Dr. Koga is an Associate Professor and Director of Ulysses Refugee Health Research Program in the Dept. of Public Health Sciences (Divisions of Epidemiology and Health Informatics) at UC Davis School of Medicine
Shugufa Basij-Rasikh, MPH, MSM, PhD candidate – United States
Graduate assistant at the Hawaii Office of Wellness and Resilience within the Office of the Governor
Dr. Masoud Ghafoer, PsyD
Adjunct professor at California School for Professional Psychology. Prevention counselor and program coordinator at Afghan Coalition, facilitating mental health support
Maryam Safi
Founding Executive Director of the Organization for Policy Research and Development Studies (DROPS), established in Afghanistan in 2014 and expanded to Canada in 2021
This webinar is co-hosted with the World Federation of Public Health Associations, leveraging their expertise and resources. It coincides with the Global Public Health Week, highlighting the intersectionality of mental health and public health issues.
Join us in this critical conversation as we strive to amplify the voices of Afghan women and girls and advocate for their mental well-being amidst challenging circumstances.
Event Type: Seminar/Webinar
Event Format: online
Language(s): English
Organiser(s): The Afghanistan Center for Health and Peace Studies (ACHPS)
How to Attend Virtually: Zoom link
Registration: N/A