In action
1 # StigmaStops
From social exclusion and inferior healthcare to denial of employment opportunities and verbal assaults , stigma stops the majority of people living with viral hepatitis enjoying the quality of life they deserve . Our new report “ Holding Governments Accountable : World Hepatitis Alliance Civil Society Survey Global Findings Report ” found that more than 90 % of countries surveyed reported stigma and discrimination to some degree .
On Zero Discrimination Day ( 1 March 2018 ), we will launch our year-long global awareness-raising campaign called # StigmaStops , in an effort to highlight the true impact of stigma , dispel myths and encourage people living with the disease to speak out .
Don ’ t let stigma stop you – get involved :
• Visit the WHA website for more information on the campaign
• Share the # StigmaStops graphics on social media
• Learn more about the issue with our Holding Governments Accountable : World Hepatitis Alliance Civil Society Survey Global Findings Report
• Participate in our social media campaign to help highlight how widespread stigma really is : Write the hashtag # StigmaStops along with form of discrimination you have faced on the palm of your hand and post a picture or video on social media ( example here ). Don ’ t forget to use the hashtag # StigmaStops . Your submissions will be used in a special video that we will launch on Zero Discrimination Day to call for an end to stigma . 8 hep Voice January / February 2018