Every year, thousands of children, women and men fall into the hands of traffickers, in their own countries and abroad. The Counter Trafficking Data Collaborative, the first global data hub on human trafficking, suggests that (at least) 100,000 people from 175 nationalities are trafficked each year, and that there are 164 countries of exploitation. The […]
Victims of terrorism struggle to have their voices heard, needs supported and upheld. They report feeling forgotten and neglected once the immediate aftermath of a terrorist attack fades. Recovery and being able to cope with their trauma requires long-term multi-dimensional support, including physical, psychological, social and financial. Pillars I and IV of the UN Global […]
Every 40 seconds, someone loses their life to suicide. World Suicide Prevention Day is to raise awareness of the scale of suicide around the world -- 800,000 people annually -- and the role that each of us can play to help prevent suicide.Suicide is the 15th leading cause of death globally, with a rate of […]
Mental health is about what is going well. It is an individual's state of well-being and their capacity to thus realise their potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and fruitfully, and contribute to community. World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilise efforts in support […]
Mental Health Week in Australia is in early October, beginning with World Mental Health Day on the 10th October. Observed across Australia, each state and territory adopts its own theme and holds their own event. This year will have a clear focus on safeguarding the social determinants of mental health during and after the COVID-19 […]