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"Our Collective Failure": Raghav Chadha Flags Menstrual Stigma In Rajya Sabha
Making a strong pitch against stigmatisation of periods, AAP MP in Rajya Sabha Raghav Chadha said on Friday that the nation cannot call itself truly progressive if 35 crore women and girls are unable to speak about menstrual hygiene without shame or
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Spanish Town Bans Black Cat Adoptions Over Fear Of Halloween 'Rituals'
Long stigmatised for bringing bad luck or for links with the occult, black cats have found salvation in a Spanish town that has temporarily banned their adoption to ward off potentially sinister Halloween "rituals".
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Is OCD All About Being Clean And Organised? Know The Difference
Misconceptions about OCD not only stigmatise the condition but also hinder accurate diagnosis and treatment. Let's delve deeper into the true nature of OCD and explore the varied forms it can take.
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How A Brooklyn Neighbourhood Gave Rise To The Dreaded New York Mafia
Red Hook, a neighbourhood in southwestern Brooklyn famous for its diverse community and unique geography today, was once among the most stigmatised places for its crime and extreme violence, according to a new book.
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China Landlord Tries To Evict Cancer-Stricken Tenant Over Property Value Concerns
Upon learning of her terminal cancer diagnosis, Zhang cited concerns that her death on the property would stigmatise it as a "haunted house."
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"Good Name Is Immediate Jewel": Court Cites Shakespeare On Unfound Charges
Unfounded criminal charges stigmatise reputation and bring disrepute, and loss of character or bruised reputation cannot be restored even by judicial reprieve, the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court said.
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"Mpox", WHO Gives New Name To Monkeypox To Tackle Stigma
Monkeypox is to be renamed mpox, the World Health Organization announced Monday, in a bid to avoid stigmatisation stemming from the existing name.
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Africa Suicide Rate Is Highest In The World, Says United Nations
Africa needs to combat a suicide rate that is the highest in the world yet remains widely unrecognised and often stigmatised, the UN said on Thursday.
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WHO Looking To Rename Monkeypox, Turns To Public For Suggestions
The World Health Organization, which is looking to rename monkeypox, called Tuesday for help from the public in coming up with a less stigmatising designation for the fast-spreading disease.
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Tokyo Olympics: South Africa Football Coach Slams COVID "Stigmatisation"
Tokyo Olympics: South Africa football team coach David Notoane said he saw people running away from his team after two players and a video analyst tested positive for COVID-19, slamming what he called "stigmatisation" meted out to his team.
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"Our Collective Failure": Raghav Chadha Flags Menstrual Stigma In Rajya Sabha
Making a strong pitch against stigmatisation of periods, AAP MP in Rajya Sabha Raghav Chadha said on Friday that the nation cannot call itself truly progressive if 35 crore women and girls are unable to speak about menstrual hygiene without shame or
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Spanish Town Bans Black Cat Adoptions Over Fear Of Halloween 'Rituals'
Long stigmatised for bringing bad luck or for links with the occult, black cats have found salvation in a Spanish town that has temporarily banned their adoption to ward off potentially sinister Halloween "rituals".
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Is OCD All About Being Clean And Organised? Know The Difference
Misconceptions about OCD not only stigmatise the condition but also hinder accurate diagnosis and treatment. Let's delve deeper into the true nature of OCD and explore the varied forms it can take.
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How A Brooklyn Neighbourhood Gave Rise To The Dreaded New York Mafia
Red Hook, a neighbourhood in southwestern Brooklyn famous for its diverse community and unique geography today, was once among the most stigmatised places for its crime and extreme violence, according to a new book.
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China Landlord Tries To Evict Cancer-Stricken Tenant Over Property Value Concerns
Upon learning of her terminal cancer diagnosis, Zhang cited concerns that her death on the property would stigmatise it as a "haunted house."
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"Good Name Is Immediate Jewel": Court Cites Shakespeare On Unfound Charges
Unfounded criminal charges stigmatise reputation and bring disrepute, and loss of character or bruised reputation cannot be restored even by judicial reprieve, the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court said.
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"Mpox", WHO Gives New Name To Monkeypox To Tackle Stigma
Monkeypox is to be renamed mpox, the World Health Organization announced Monday, in a bid to avoid stigmatisation stemming from the existing name.
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Africa Suicide Rate Is Highest In The World, Says United Nations
Africa needs to combat a suicide rate that is the highest in the world yet remains widely unrecognised and often stigmatised, the UN said on Thursday.
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WHO Looking To Rename Monkeypox, Turns To Public For Suggestions
The World Health Organization, which is looking to rename monkeypox, called Tuesday for help from the public in coming up with a less stigmatising designation for the fast-spreading disease.
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Tokyo Olympics: South Africa Football Coach Slams COVID "Stigmatisation"
Tokyo Olympics: South Africa football team coach David Notoane said he saw people running away from his team after two players and a video analyst tested positive for COVID-19, slamming what he called "stigmatisation" meted out to his team.
