KOSHISH is a non-government organization, established in 2008, and working for the promotion of mental health and psychosocial well-being in Nepal. The organization has been implementing "De-stigmatization of Psychosocial Disability through Media Engagement" in partnership with International Disability Alliance (IDA) in Dhangadhi Sub Metropolitan City and Kailali Rural Municipality of Kailali district. The project aims to destigmatize the myths and stereotypes associated with the person with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities through media engagement. To explore such situations in the grassroot community, the project is planning to conduct a situation analysis of the human rights violation of persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities in the said project area.
Objectives:
- To examine the social and attitudinal barriers (major focus on employment, participation in social activities, and inclusion of mainstream groups within the community; and family and community perceptions) that contribute to the exclusion of persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities within family and community;
- To collect information regarding the perception and knowledge of duty bearers against these barriers and their commitment to ensure the rights of persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities;
- To assess the accessibility and effectiveness of the government entitlements and social inclusion of persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities.