World Mental Health Day 10 October 2023 - Library KV Dappar

 World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2023

  “Our minds, our rights"

World Mental Health Day 2023 is an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right.

Mental health is a basic human right for all people. Everyone, whoever and wherever they are, has a right to the highest attainable standard of mental health. This includes the right to be protected from mental health risks, the right to available, accessible, acceptable, and good quality care, and the right to liberty, independence and inclusion in the community.

Good mental health is vital to our overall health and well-being. Yet one in eight people globally are living with mental health conditions, which can impact their physical health, their well-being, how they connect with others, and their livelihoods. Mental health conditions are also affecting an increasing number of adolescents and young people.  

Having a mental health condition should never be a reason to deprive a person of their human rights or to exclude them from decisions about their own health. Yet all over the world, people with mental health conditions continue to experience a wide range of human rights violations. Many are excluded from community life and discriminated against, while many more cannot access the mental health care they need or can only access care that violates their human rights.

WHO continues to work with its partners to ensure mental health is valued, promoted, and protected, and that urgent action is taken so that everyone can exercise their human rights and access the quality mental health care they need. Join the World Mental Health Day 2023 campaign to learn more about your basic right to mental health as well as how to protect the rights of others.

Whilst the pandemic has, and continues to, take its toll on our mental health, the ability to reconnect through World Mental Health Day 2022 will provide us with an opportunity to re-kindle our efforts to protect and improve mental health.

Many aspects of mental health have been challenged; and already before the pandemic in 2019 an estimated one in eight people globally were living with a mental disorder. At the same time, the services, skills and funding available for mental health remain in short supply, and fall far below what is needed, especially in low and middle income countries.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global crisis for mental health, fueling short- and long-term stresses and undermining the mental health of millions. Estimates put the rise in both anxiety and depressive disorders at more than 25% during the first year of the pandemic. At the same time, mental health services have been severely disrupted and the treatment gap for mental health conditions has widened.

Growing social and economic inequalities, protracted conflicts, violence and public health emergencies affect whole populations, threatening progress towards improved well-being; a staggering 84 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced during 2021.  We must deepen the value and commitment we give to mental health as individuals, communities and governments and match that value with more commitment, engagement and investment by all stakeholders, across all sectors.  We must strengthen mental health care so that the full spectrum of mental health needs is met through a community-based network of accessible, affordable and quality services and supports.

Stigma and discrimination continue to be a barrier to social inclusion and access to the right care; importantly, we can all play our part in increasing awareness about which preventive mental health interventions work and World Mental Health Day is an opportunity to do that collectively. We envision a world in which mental health is valued, promoted and protected; where everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy mental health and to exercise their human rights; and where everyone can access the mental health care they need. 

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https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2023

National Wildlife Week 2023 - Importance, History, theme and purpose - Library KV Dappar

History of Wildlife Week

Wildlife Week was first observed in 1957 in India. The most recent, the 67th Wildlife Week, was celebrated in 2021. The Indian Board of Wildlife established Wildlife Week in 1952 to raise awareness about the long-term goals of wildlife conservation in India. Initially observed as Wildlife Day in 1955, it was renamed to Wildlife Week in 1957.

Celebrations of the 69th edition of National Wildlife Week, an annual event, commenced at the National Zoological Park on October 2 and will go on until October 8.

This year’s theme "Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation", inspired by the theme of the UN World Wildlife Day 2023, honours the individuals and organizations making a positive impact on wildlife conservation!

D​esigned to foster inclusivity and collective action in the realm of conservation, the week-long celebrations will underscore the idea that partnerships and collaborations are essential components of effective wildlife preservation.

In the full spirit of Wildlife Week, environmentalists, conservationists and nature enthusiasts across the country will organize a wide variety of workshops and awareness campaigns in an attempt to educate the public about the critical importance of preserving India's rich and diverse flora and fauna.

National Wildlife Week’s history dates back to 1952 when the Indian Board of Wildlife conceived the concept as a means to raise awareness about the long-term objectives of safeguarding India's wildlife. Originally observed as Wildlife Day in 1955, it later evolved into a week-long event in 1957.

A notable milestone associated with Wildlife Week is the opening of Dachigam National Park to the public during the 1981 celebration. This allowed tourists to explore the park's breathtaking biodiversity, including the iconic hangul or Kashmir stag, contributing to a greater understanding and appreciation of the region's unique wildlife.

The choice of dates for Wildlife Week, from October 2 to October 8, carries deep symbolism as it coincides with the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who championed the principles of Ahimsa (non-violence) and compassion toward all living beings. This serves as a poignant reminder of the moral responsibility we share to protect and nurture India's diverse wildlife.

Significance of Wildlife Week

India is a biodiversity hotspot, home to a vast range of animal and plant species. The country's flora and fauna account for more than 7 percent of the world’s biodiversity and 7.4 per cent of the world’s fauna. This rich biodiversity requires proper education and awareness for its preservation, which is why Wildlife Week was initiated.

Wildlife Week is observed to raise awareness about the role of wildlife in maintaining ecological balance. Any long-term damage to wildlife can threaten the entire ecosystem. Therefore, it is crucial to protect wildlife systematically and wholeheartedly. There is a symbiotic relationship between forests, forest-dwelling animals, ecosystem services, and humans. With indigenous people now managing around 28 percent of forest land, the mission of Wildlife Week is even more pertinent.

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https://testbook.com/articles/wildlife-week

https://weather.com/en-IN/india/biodiversity/news/2023-10-03-national-wildlife-week-2023-dates-theme-purpose-history

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