stigma

Sexual and gender minorities in India face higher mental health risks, stigma, and limited access to inclusive, affordable care. What is the path forward?

Paralegal volunteers make essential legal assistance accessible to marginalised communities. But inconsistent compensation and uneven work distribution is weakening their impact.

A lack of reliable scribes, rigid rules, and low awareness among teachers pose major challenges for blind students during exams.

A young girl at a government school in Jharkhand used the lesson she had learned at her class to support her grandmother who was branded as a witch by the community.

A day in the life of a community health worker in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, who tackles mental health stigma through trust and support—in her own life and for the people she serves.

Communities and civil society organisations in Mizoram are facilitating the rehabilitation of Chin refugees who escaped persecution in Myanmar.

Migrant youth living in Mumbai's informal settlements face anxiety in unfamiliar environments. But exposure and the space to share these feelings help.

While leprosy is a treatable condition, individuals living in leprosy colonies across India still grapple with societal stigma, making it challenging for them to secure employment and housing.

মিডিয়ায় তুলে ধরা উপজাতি সম্প্রদায়ের চিত্র তাদের সংস্কৃতি এবং ঐতিহ্য সংরক্ষণে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ভূমিকা পালন করে—বললেন ভারতের প্রথম সাঁওতালি আর.জে., শিখা মান্ডি।