Stigma
This page is a list of posts in which we talk about partners using community-centred media to tackle the negative effects of Stigma. For posts about the more general topic of Misinformation, click here.
Children in their thousands are suffering significant abuse and stigmatisation, or even being killed, due to accusations of witchcraft against them. There are tens of thousands of cases, in many nations worldwide.
‘I’m not a witch’ is a powerful, new short film produced by Congolese film maker, Tshoper Kabambi, designed to promote awareness of the problem.
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Let’s face it, India doesn’t have a great track record when it comes to valuing women! We rank 174th out of 189 on the gender inequality index. As the leader of a small NGO I can tell you, it’s a man’s world and I have to work very hard to make my voice heard!
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One of the many strengths of community media is being able to record local stories addressing local issues. A great example of this is in Geraldton, Western Australia, with a video project aimed at addressing the stigma of mental health and suicide.
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