NEERA hosts webinar on social justice, women’s mental wellness

NEERA — a Prime Bank initiative for women — has hosted a webinar aiming to raise social awareness about prevention of violence against women and importance of mental health wellness.

As part of observance of “International Human Rights Day,” NEERA organised the webinar on Wednesday where iconic women leaders and mental health experts discussed at length about ways to create awareness about women rights, share good practices and solutions to bring an end to violence against women, and drive the importance of mental wellness.

The event was live streamed from Facebook Page of Prime Bank and Neera, reads a press release.

In the face of increasing violence against women, mental health comes up as a major challenge, as the importance of mental health wellness is often downplayed in the society. Against this backdrop, NEERA hosted the discussion to spark discussion, engage people and act towards mass awareness by depicting the accurate extent and depth of this vital aspect of life.

Shaila Abedin, head of Segments, Consumer Banking Division, Prime Bank, moderated the session.

Tawhida Shiropa, founder and CEO of Moner Bondhu; Jannatul Ferdoush Peya, lawyer and model; Kazi Rumana Haque, psychosocial counselor, Moner Bondhu; Ivy Bhuiyan, cultural activist, and Satyen Sen Shilpi Gosthi, took part as the panelists.

They shared their firsthand experience and valiant stories in fight against violence towards women.

The panelists underscored the need for social awareness and legal reforms to eradicate gender discrimination and violence against women.

They pointed out that the incident of gender violence escalated during the pandemic and stressed for concerted efforts to eliminate the social stigma from the society.

Since its launch, NEERA has been emphasising on financial inclusion, financial literacy, wellness, mental wellbeing of women.

Neera facilitates expert counseling for its valued customers in partnership with Moner Bondhu and Women Support Initiative Forum (WSIF). NEERA’s partnership with the platforms has made mental health care easily accessible and affordable to women.

In a society where the incident of violence against women is on the rise, NEERA intends to come in as the lighthouse facilitating much needed counseling for mental health wellness, the release adds.

NEERA customers enjoys special discount in consultation with the experienced psychologists, therapists, clinical social workers and professional counselors in issues ranging from depression, anxiety, personality disorders, parenting and family counseling, couple counseling, to corporate training, and group therapy sessions.