"Promoting and Respecting the Dignity and Worth of People, Builds Belize" That is the theme of today's International Social Work Day Exhibit. Now social workers deal with a number of issues affecting families and the community. But they don't just help people with problems at home or school. The Chair of the Social Work Department at UB, Fermin Olivera told us that today's event is about highlighting the role of social workers in the lives of the marginalized.
One of those marginalized groups is mental health patients. Olivera told us that he is aware of how urgent it is to address the mental health crisis but that it starts with a shift in approach.
Other vulnerable groups include the LGBT and the Transgender community. They have been targeted and in some cases ostracized. The coordinator of the event told us that with a bit of education and more understanding, they can be accepted in society.
The exhibition ended at 3 this afternoon.
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