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Mental Health and Psychosocial Perspectives on Migration, Return and Reintegration

Watch the webinar recording to gain insights into:

🌐 Good practices from the operationalization of MHPSS in countries of origin.
🧠 Recommendations for designing programs encompassing a psychosocial dimension of protection and reintegration.
🔍 Understanding of the interlinkages between mental health and sustainable reintegration of migrants in vulnerable situations.

Date: 22 February 2024
Time: 10:30am CET

Moderator:

  • Francesco Giasi, Knowledge Management Officer (Protection), IOM HQ

Welcome Remarks:

  • Guglielmo SchininĂ , Head, Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Intercultural Communication Unit, IOM ​
  • Martina Pino, Programme Manager, European Commission Directorate-General for International Partnerships​

Presentation on the ‘Inner Journeys’ MHPSS research

  • Merve Kan, MHPSS & GBV Specialist
  • Theresa Maclay, Regional MHPSS Specialist, Regional Office for the East and the Horn of Africa, IOM

Operationalizing the findings – Programming examples ​

  • Gizachew Wayka, Director, Bright Star Relief and Development Association, Ethiopia

  • Narulita Ayu, MHPSS Officer, Nigeria Mission, IOM

Q&A​

  • Nimo Ismail, Senior Protection Specialist, Regional Office for the East and the Horn of Africa, IOM