Stigma reduction approaches

These are often people with disabilities or key community members. Can help to reduce: Social stigma Internalised stigma Stigma by association Structural stigma

Training can improve skills, confidence and empowerment. Can help to reduce: Social stigma Internalised stigma Stigma by association Structural stigma

Self-help groups offer collective support: ‘We are stronger together’. Can help to reduce: Social stigma Internalised stigma Stigma by association

Visits to the home can address stigma in the family, which can affect a child’s self-belief. Can help to reduce: Social stigma Internalised stigma Stigma by association

Media platforms have a wide reach and can influence social norms. Can help to reduce: Social stigma Internalised stigma Stigma by association Structural stigma

This could include meetings, art shows, drama and more. Can help to reduce: Social stigma Internalised stigma Stigma by association Structural stigma

Leaders can be key to shifting social norms, myths and beliefs. Can help to reduce: Social stigma Structural stigma

The aim is to influence public policy so it targets discrimination. Can help to reduce: Social stigma Internalised stigma Stigma by association Structural stigma

Influencing the norms that shape our work. Can help to reduce: Social stigma Internalised stigma Structural stigma

How to address stigma before, during and after treatment. Can help to reduce: Social stigma Internalised stigma Stigma by association Structural stigma

This is linked to promoting disability inclusion in schools. Can help to reduce: Social stigma Internalised stigma Stigma by association Structural stigma

You may have other creative and innovative ideas to address stigma that have been identified as part of your co-design phase. Be sure to test them well, then closely monitor and evaluate.