Mobilizing Civil Society's Response to Stigma and Discrimination in Central Asia (Sourcebook on Contemporary Controversies) (Sourcebook on Contemporary ... (Sourcebook on Contemporary Controversies)

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 362.196979200958 EAN: 9781932716344 ISBN: 1932716343 Label: International Debate Education Association Manufacturer: International Debate Education Association Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 210 Publication Date: 2007-08-01 Publisher: International Debate Education Association Studio: International Debate Education Association
Editorial Reviews: Mobilizing Civil Society s Response to Stigma and Discrimination in Central Asia brings together a wide variety of materials on the issue of HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination in Central Asia. The anthology offers readers general theoretical background on stigmatization and exclusion, studies of groups experiencing stigma, and articles on stigma, law, and human rights. It also analyzes the importance of involving civil society organizations in advocacy efforts. With limited research on stigma and discrimination in Central Asia, the articles also draw on the experiences of populations from China, the United States, and where available, other countries of the Newly Independent States, as well as personal testimonies from activists and professionals from the region. Parts include: Defining Stigma and Discrimination Experiences with Stigma Stigma, Law, and Human Rights Civil Society Taking Action The work also contains the texts of UN documents outlining the international organization s commitment to fighting AIDS. A general introduction and introductions to each chapter give the reader the necessary background to put the issue in perspective.