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The year 1981 was proclaimed the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP) by the United Nations. It called for a plan of action with an emphasis on equalization of opportunities, rehabilitation and prevention of disabilities. Since 1992, December 3rd is identified by the United Nations as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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World Mental Health Day (10 October) is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. This day, each October, thousands of supporters come to celebrate this annual awareness program to bring attention to mental illness and its major effects on peoples' lives worldwide.
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On this World Mental Health Day 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a concerning impact on mental health, globally. The Global Mental Health Peer Network's African Region has launching an awareness and anti-stigma campaign #AfricaAgainstStigma. We are so much more than just a diagnosis. Invest in your mental health and stop stigmatization of persons living with mental health conditions, and be part of a better future for all. |
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World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003.
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International Youth Day is an awareness day designated by the United Nations. The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. The first IYD was observed on 12 August, 2000.
The Global Mental Health Peer Network (GMHPN) hosted a virtual discussion session on Youth Engagement for Global Action. Our panel of participants included: Zak Martah (South Africa), Ntokozo Nyathi (Zimbabwe), Mark Sanderson (United Kingdom), Syd Gravel (Canada), Laila Martah (South Africa) and Deon Swanepoel (South Africa). The session was facilitated by Claudia Sartor (GMHPN Deputy CEO) and co-facilitated by Charlene Sunkel (GMHPN Founder & CEO).
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