International Human Solidarity Day (IHSD), observed on December 20, is an international annual unity day of the United Nations and its member states. Its main goal is to recognise the universal value of solidarity by making member states aware of global objectives and initiatives to reduce poverty and to formulate and share poverty reduction strategies of independent nations around the world.
IHSD is promoted by the World Solidarity Fund and United Nations Development Programme, which are focused on achieving goals set for worldwide poverty eradication. An individual can participate or celebrate the day, either by contributing to education or by helping the poor or physically or mentally disabled. Governments are instead encouraged to respond to poverty and other social barriers through the Sustainable Development Goals.
As we all go about our everyday lives, it can be easy to lose sight of larger global aims and initiatives such as IHSD. Like other responsible companies, Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG) has an ESG strategy in place to ensure it remains on course to meet its net zero objectives by – or before- the government mandates. Mental health is another area in which the Group has always been extremely proactive. There are now over 40 Mental Health First Aiders available for its c3,000 people to access for confidential help and advice at any time. The aim is to always head off any potential issues before they become bigger problems.
