Why does this website exist?
stigma.info helps recognize stigma, distinguish prejudices and understand discrimination. It is aimed at anyone interested and offers a specific tour for socio-health professionals and students.
Addresses HIV, viral hepatitis, migration, sexual and gender diversity, sex work, poverty and homelessness. Each reality has its own characteristics; some experiences and barriers are also related.
A shared initiative
Responsible: Pablo Ryan.
In collaboration with the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM).
Contact: Antonio Martín · MOBHOPE
antonio.martin@iisgm.com
Project responsibility is distinguished from the specific authorship or review of each cited document.
Information and experiences with provenance
The contents include references to scientific sources, institutions and community organizations. Fictional examples are identified as illustrative situations. The real experiences are presented with their origin.
This first version contains reviews of testimonials published by other entities. They are not presented as proper interviews.
Consult the editorial criteriaConnection with MOBHOPE
Mobile unit resources and brochures link to WP3, dedicated to stigma and human dignity. The site maintains its broad scope on stigma, prejudice and discrimination.
The scope of information
The website offers general information and resources to expand. It does not provide clinical consultations, legal representation or emergency care. The choice of support and the specific procedures depend on the context of each person.
The professional and community review of this first version as a whole is pending. Documentary consultation dates are not equivalent to clinical or legal validation.