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Stigmabase is a Canadian Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Initiative. Our mission is to inform about stigma around the world and make the data collected accessible for researchers. Stigmabase is very attentive to misinformation and lists only reliable sources.

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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 44m
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Affordable HIV prevention injection to be offered in the MENA
A twice-yearly generic HIV prevention drug will be offered for around $40 in several MENA countries, but many people still have no access. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 44m
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AIDS, gang violence inform Wilbury's unsettling, unsatisfying 'Same Difference'
HIV/AIDS is still an ongoing epidemic. And despite a decrease in incidents since the 1990s, gang-related violence – with nearly 70,000 aggravated ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 59m
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Do young people understand the power of the youth vote?
Rhiannon Te Paea says says voting is about being a good ancestor, and encourages rangatahi to "make rangatira decisions." Supplied / Ngā Tauira Māori. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 1h
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Ageing and declining GPN workforce a 'key challenge' in Scotland
'And as healthcare continues to shift, that demand is only going to increase.' But she pointed to latest data from Scotland's national General ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 1h
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Scotland on course to miss targets to cut child poverty "by miles"
One in five children in Scotland remain in poverty and ministers need a “much bolder” plan to tackle the issue, a landmark new report has found. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 1h
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Child disability benefits spending doubles as mental health claims soar
More than 400,000 have signed on for mental health benefits alone since the pandemic, the equivalent of an additional child in every classroom. The ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 1h
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Young people with depression find antidepressants helpful, but stigma persists
... Mental Health and Wellbeing, found that antidepressants are seen most positively by those who have ever needed mental health treatment. The ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 3h
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Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean congratulated for eliminating new HIV ...
... HIV, underscoring the Americas' growing leadership in ending new HIV infections among children. “Today we celebrate an achievement that reflects ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 3h
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Turkey targets LGBTQI+ medical organisations, isolating arrested people with HIV
According to the Turkish Medical Association, restrictions on associations working on HIV can have a wider impact on public health. It also undermines ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 3h
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Finding connections between the Spirited Away world and te ao Māori
The Oscar winning animated film is set to be dubbed in te reo Māori and released in December. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 3h
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2026 Australian Mental Health Prize winners announced
This year's winners are Dr Elizabeth McEntyre, a researcher and social worker advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health; Michael ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 4h
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Learning the ancient art of survival in Scottish Highlands
Explorer Dwayne Fields travels to Scotland's Cairngorms, a vast wilderness of rugged mountains, ancient forests and sweeping moorland in the heart ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 4h
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Scotland ramps up heat push as 50,000 homes milestone reached
Scotland is making great progress on clean heat, says its new report. The Scottish government have published an update in progress on their heat ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 4h
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RCPsych welcomes UK Government commitments on violence against women and girls and ...
We know the serious and lasting impact domestic abuse can have on people's mental health, and how important it is that people receive the right help ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 6h
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A file photo of a selection of comics that include LGBTQ characters. Famous Faces and ...
A file photo of a selection of comics that include LGBTQ characters. Famous Faces and Funnies, a comic book and toy store. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 6h
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Second school in Colorado Springs alleges racism by members of Lutheran High School community
"I am deeply troubled by reports of racist behavior experienced by visitors to our community. Racism and discrimination have no place in Parker ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 7h
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Young mums say childcare costs in Scotland make work unaffordable
Young mothers in Scotland say childcare costs, inflexible jobs and low pay can leave them questioning whether working is financially worthwhile. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 7h
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Report warns Scottish Government may miss child poverty targets
A charity is warning that Scotland is on course to miss legally-binding targets to cut child poverty unless "radical change" is implemented. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 7h
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16 of the Best New LGBTQ Books Out in October 2026
From trans horror to sapphic science fiction to an M/M F1 romance, here are the best new LGBTQ books of October 2026. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 7h
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Teenager taken to hospital after Glasgow shopping centre gang attack
Police are following a positive line of inquiry." Drugs, violence and racism: A week in Glasgow city centre ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 7h
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Homophobic laws in Middle East are British Empire's fault, say Muslim Greens
Group claims 'queerphobic legislation in many Muslim-majority countries is deeply tied to colonialism' View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 7h
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First All Black to come out as gay lands new role three years after historic announcement
Former New Zealand prop Campbell Johnstone revealed he was gay in January 2023. He became the first man to have represented the All Blacks to publicly ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 8h
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As HHS Restores the LGBTQ 988 Suicide and Crisis Line Under Pressure From Congress ...
The service's closure may have reduced trust among LGBTQ youth and their willingness to reach out during a crisis. Limited promotion and continued ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 9h
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Conservatives furious with Steve Hilton ad for promoting 'lesbianism'
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is angering conservatives with a new online ad depicting LGBTQ themes. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 9h
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How Less Than 2% of Black People Actually Participate in the Black Economy
In Asian American communities, roughly 28 days. That disparity is not about consumer habits. It is about business density and ownership. When a Black ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 9h
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Scotland's 'Chernobyl' housing scheme takes starring role in new horror film
A short film has captured some of the last images of a derelict housing estate nicknamed "Scotland's Chernobyl" before demolition crews moved in. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 9h
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Teeing Off in the Birthplace of Golf, in St. Andrews, Scotland
In St. Andrews, Scotland, history and golf intertwine, on and off the famous courses. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 10h
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Carry On legend had heartbreaking end of life after refusing marriage to gay co-star
Carry On legend had heartbreaking end of life after refusing marriage to gay co-star. Comedy star Joan Sims turned down a proposal from Kenneth ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 18h
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JID for Clinicians: Reappraising ART-associated weight changes, SARS-CoV-2 and ...
Weight gain is a common clinical problem after antiretroviral therapy initiation. This study examined 32,514 treatment-naïve adults (2007-2020) in ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 18h
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British musuem returns 125-year-old kahu kiwi to Marlborough iwi
"He wasn't supposed to serve Māori who lived within the Wairau Pā, because we were associated to another road board, we had to go to Picton Hospital, ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 18h
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Pressure grows for inquest into Port Hedland triple murder
The federal Aboriginal minister has backed a West Australian grandmother's pleas for a coronial inquest into the deaths of her three grandchildren ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 21h
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About 40% of people living with HIV are in their 50s or older… people aging together ...
According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, consistent use of antiretroviral therapy suppresses the virus so that HIV does not ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 21h
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Research Finds Ethnic Minorities Trust Police Less
... Māori and Black Americans. The study found both minorities had less trust in the police compared to participants who self-identified as either ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Gilead partners with Calm to roll out disease-specific emotional wellness support
... HIV and liver conditions. More than one-third of people living with HIV in the U.S. experience depression, while 28% have an anxiety disorder ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Bulldogs reveal 'Rainbow Mob' inspired Pride guernsey
“Bringing in the culture of traditional Aboriginal artwork with the Pride rainbow colours creates awareness for the minority within a minority on a ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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HIV deaths on the rise in Kenya since US aid cuts
At least 24 HIV-positive sex workers in Kenya have died since aid was slashed by the United States in early 2025, despite being in good health ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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HIV Medicine And Testing Shortages Spread Across Countries As Funding Pressures ...
A new international assessment has revealed growing challenges for HIV services across multiple regions, raising concerns about access to ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Large-scale artwork delivers meaningful arrival experience at Sydney Children's Hospital
... most – working with the Aboriginal community, engaging young people, and ensuring the cultural narrative remained authentic throughout the process. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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How many LGBTQ+ adults are in Ohio?
Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey collected between 2021 and 2024, HRC estimates that 12% of U.S. adults – roughly 25.6 million people – identify as LGBTQ+.  View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Income inequality: minimal impact of the migration gap
Fedea reveals that only between 1% and 3% of income inequality in Spain is due to the difference in income between Spanish households and ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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'This looks like Stockton': Community members brave the heat for Pride Center picnic
“When I was young, there was not this kind of community around LGBT people,” said Catherine Hourcade, 78, who attended the event as a volunteer for ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Spain's Sanchez announces snap elections after housing measures rejected
The prime minister says housing, inequality and public services remain challenges and calls for renewed public support to continue reforms. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Closed colleges could be great for housing. If only it were so simple
This story was produced in partnership with the Hechinger Report, a nonprofit news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Why Canada is preparing for a (longshot) US invasion
Noting the risk was low and the likelihood highly improbable, he told the New York Times he had a responsibility to consider all possibilities as the US-Canada relationship is redefined under the Donald Trump presidency. View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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LGBT+ crackdown and brutal repression
A new crackdown on the LGBT+ community is underway in Turkey: in September, the "My Family Is Safe" operation marked a shift from merely blocking ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Brazil's Election and the Limits of US Hegemony in Latin America
In the years after Kennedy, South America's democracies fell one after another: Brazil in 1964, with Washington readying naval support for the coup ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Grindr Buys Telehealth Firm in $250M Deal
“Together, we can revolutionize access to HIV prevention, just as Grindr revolutionized how gay men meet, and accelerate progress toward ending the ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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LGBT Gen Z respondents want candidates who share their values—identity matters less
Nearly 50 million people in the United States aged 18 to 29 will be eligible to vote in the 2026 midterm elections. In a new survey of Gen Z adults by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Latin America's conservative shift faces its biggest test yet in Brazil election
Brazil's election could reshape U.S.-Brazil relations, tariffs and trade with China as Flavio Bolsonaro challenges President Lula da Silva for the ... View article...
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Stigmabase @stigmabase.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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"A deranged city": Palma gentrification, social inequality, tourism …
... inequality, population pressure, traffic, tourism, cruise ships". She says the pandemic fuelled a surge in the desire to travel, while social ... View article...
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