Amna Refugee Healing Network’s Post

⚠️ Live from the Global #Forum on #RefugeeHealth! Ms. Lina Abou-Habib (she/her/hers), Director, The Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship, at American University of Beirut, #Lebanon: The lived experiences of the most vulnerable, including women and those with disabilities, are at the core of our #research findings. The focus should include the particular vulnerabilities of #refugees, including mental health and sexual reproductive #health challenges. Using research findings for global advocacy is important to address issues of vulnerability and inequality. World Health Organization UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Ministry of Public Health - Lebanon

Mental Health is the real wealth

🔍 New research: The impact of childhood violence on health outcomes in refugee settlements in Uganda A study involving over 2,200 young people aged 13–24 living in Uganda's refugee settings reveals important insights into the intersection of disability and childhood experiences of violence. Key Findings: 👉 Higher rates of sexual violence in childhood among those with disabilities compared to those without. 👉Significant associations between the type of disability and the increased likelihood of experiencing violence. 👉Females with disabilities who experienced violence in childhood are at a heightened risk of severe mental distress and other negative health outcomes. These findings highlight the need for targeted child protection and response interventions that address the specific vulnerabilities of disabled children and youth, with a special focus on female children. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dsi_Ajau George Odwe, Stella Muthuri, PhD, Francis Obare, Peter Kisaakye, Gloria Seruwagi, Yohannes Dibaba Wado, Caroline Kabiru, Chi-Chi Undie Baobab RPC Population Council #ChildhoodViolence #SVRIFieldBuilders

Be sure to read this pioneering paper!

🧠 Healing Hearts with Comprehensive Psychosocial Support 🧠 Surviving gender-based violence (GBV) marks the beginning of a transformative journey. Specialized mental health services, GBV case management, and psychosocial first aid empower survivors to reclaim their lives and heal. The UNHCR implemented project in collaboration with RAGJ delivers some comprehensive services, ensuring that healing is not only possible but a journey worth embracing. 🌟 Hope, dignity, and strength can be restored. 💪 Sexual harassment is a violation of dignity and respect. It happens everywhere, workplaces, schools, streets. Stand up, speak out, and support survivors. Together, #UNiTE, #EndViolence, we can create a world where everyone is safe and free from violence. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Cameroun Global Protection Cluster

🟥Providing psychosocial support for #children and families: we have achieved significant results in the latest phase of our project! 🔴These figures represent interim results, emphasizing the importance of our mission and affirming the need to continue this vital work. UNICEF Ukraine #ResponsibleCitizens

📢 Handicap International Calls for an End to Violence in Syria As the humanitarian crisis in Syria continues, Handicap International stands in solidarity with those impacted by ongoing violence. We call for an immediate end to hostilities and urge all parties to prioritize the safety and dignity of civilians. Now is the time for action. Together, let us work toward a future free from violence and full of hope. #EndViolence #CommitToPeace #SyriaCrisis #HandicapInternational

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The violent conflicts we see on the news impacts real children and leaves scars eyes can't see. We know from research that the sooner children and families receive emotional and psychological help the greater the hope of recovery. The MINDs Act is the first piece of legislation to address mental health needs in U.S. foreign assistance. It would give the U.S. government a blueprint for a global mental health strategy and elevate the needs of children living in extreme poverty, conflict, and refugee camps. Help us urge Congress to pass the MINDs Act: https://lnkd.in/gQuC4pn9 #WVAdvocacy

Men from migrant and refugee backgrounds face unique challenges that can impact their mental health, including cultural and social isolation, trauma, language barriers, and economic pressures. At the Social Policy Group (SPG), we understand the importance of providing culturally sensitive and accessible support. We have co-designed and co-developed Men, Health & Culture with men from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Men with a variety of migration and life experiences can use these resources to find information and reflect on their mental health, their relationships, and their life goals. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gd6s7SyN For organisations who work with migrant and refugee men, visit https://lnkd.in/gDrs7-Wk for resources #MentalHealth #MigrantMen #RefugeeSupport #MensHealth #CommunitySupport #CulturalSensitivity #SocialPolicyGroup

I had the priviledge of visiting and helping Sudanese refugees and orphans. Reflecting on the one year following the sudden outbreak of conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on April 15, 2023. 8.2 million people have been forced to leave their country, home, and belongings to seek protection and assistance in surrounding countries around the world. Over 14,700 people have died in the violence and about 30,000 have been injured. Famine, grief, and distress are traumatic consequences of such senseless violent acts. Innocent civilians should not suffer and die as a results of a power struggle between two selfish groups of individuals. #Social #learning #theory has often been applied towards understanding #aggression and the development of aggression. Why are some people likely to resort to aggressive violent behaviour in comparison to non-violent behaviour? The answer is complex with several factors contributing to violent behaviour; however, a prevalent theory is that violent and non-violent behaviours are learned. Social learning theory is the idea that young children, adolescents and adults learn to commit aggressive acts, violent acts, or non-violent acts through operant conditioning (being directly reinforced or punished for behaviour). One main concern is countries allowing the #violence to continue, young children and adolescents are #learning to mimic similar behaviour from a young age. The #trauma of these #Sudanese orphans watching their parents die has a significant impact on their #mental #health and emotional #wellbeing. What happens when these refugees become adults? When they become leaders of their country? Or when they migrate to other countries? The aggressive, violent, and antisocial inclinations have been deeply seeded in the minds of innnocent civilians. #Leaders and #civilians should not ignore the violent outbreak in Sudan, it is not one country's problem; It is every country's problem. Thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by the violent attacks, and thank you to the #humanitarian aid workers for their continued efforts in assisting those in need. Too many families and children have died and a country destroyed through incomprehensible violence. It is time we break our silence! Help #Sudan, they have the right to #food, #shelter and #safety.