As we mark World Mental Health Day this 10th October, we are thrilled to launch a special video highlighting the theme of “Mental Health in the Workplace.” This year, we focus on the mental health challenges faced by INGO workers in some of the world’s most demanding environments.
Colleagues from across the globe open up about how mental health shapes their roles, highlighting the urgency of promoting wellbeing and the concrete steps we can take to build a workplace where every team member feels supported and valued. They also explore how open conversations about mental health foster resilience and effectiveness within teams, particularly in the humanitarian sector.
Watch the full video, where our team reflects on the importance of mental health—how it ensures staff wellbeing, strengthens collaboration, and ultimately enhances the quality of support we deliver to communities in need.
Today, on International Women’s Day, we share the story of the incredible empowerment event that brought together 24 women in Bogotá this February to discuss strategies for advocacy and unity against gender-based violence (GBV). This event marks the beginning of a campaign that will result in a series of short documentaries that will be a powerful resource throughout the year and especially in November and December for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence.
Inequalities between men and women in South Sudan are an undeniable reality. Patriarchal culture and the cultural legacy of traditionally sexist norms create a society where the experience of being a woman is still received negatively.