Association for the Protection of the Environment and Consumers
Those eligible for the Negative Income Tax can complete their online form since last night. As announced in the 2017/2018 budget, this is an assistance plan for those who earn a monthly salary up to Rs 9900 per month. This allowance will be paid every three months
World Mental Health Day is celebrated today with the theme of mental health at work. The objective of this day is to raise public awareness of mental health issues and to mobilize efforts.
Depression and anxiety disorders are common mental health problems that affect our ability to work and our productivity. Worldwide, more than 300 million people suffer from depression, the leading cause of disability.
More than 260 million have anxiety disorders. A large number live with both pathologies. According to a recent WHO study, it is estimated that depression and anxiety disorders cost the world economy $ 1 trillion a year in lost productivity.
The objective of the ‘Men as Caring Partners’ project, which is a gender sensitive project based on community involvement, partnership building, and concerted efforts, is to mobilise men to take an active stand for gender equality and against gender-based violence. The project comprises five components namely human rights; entertain to educate; training and counselling sessions; communicate for a change in behaviour; and an integrated approach with the contribution of Government and the civil society.