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.

Jamatia students in Tripura’s Gomati district are navigating community backlash as they raise awareness about drug abuse and rehabilitation.

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.

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.

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.

India's first Santhali RJ, Shikha Mandi, talks about how media representation of tribal communities plays a crucial role in the preservation of their culture and traditions.