Date: May 22, 2023

Time: 18:00 Geneva time∣00:00 Taipei time (May 23)

Venue: Paris Meeting Room, InterContinental, Geneva

The TaiwanICDF is collaborating with the Good Neighbors Global Partnership Center (GNGPC) and Malteser International (MI) to co-host a forum titled “Mental Health for All: Psychosocial Support for People in Need in Emergency Contexts.”

The forum invites Taiwan’s Minister of Health and Welfare, Dr. Jui-Yuan Hsueh, to offer opening remarks. Blerta Spahiu, Head of Child Protection Sector of Terre des hommes Foundation, will moderate the forum. Dr. Shur-Fen Gau, vice-superintendent of National Taiwan University Hospital, will be the keynote speaker, and she will share Taiwan’s experience strengthening mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Other experts will also give talks on their work and specialties. Dr. Peter Kaiser, senior consultant for mental health projects at MI, will discuss the importance of including mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) in humanitarian response and existing health care systems. Cathy Wang, director of the humanitarian assistance department at the TaiwanICDF, will share how her organization invests in MHPSS in a new approach to humanitarian assistance. Last but not least, Dr. SEONG He Eun Marcellino, representative of Good Neighbors International, will discuss strategies for building sustainable MHPSS resources for those grappling with humanitarian crises. Finally, Secretary General of the TaiwanICDF Amb. Timothy T.Y. Hsiang will give closing remarks.

Natural disasters and conflicts are driving the need for MHPSS. This forum will discuss how to better assist people in need by providing psychosocial support in emergency contexts, and exciting insights can be expected.

This forum will be conducted in English and will be physically held in Geneva. If you are interested in participating in the forum, please fill out the registration form. Please follow the TaiwanICDF’s official Facebook page for event information.

• Update: 2023/05/19
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