In announcing the program, Mr.Zuma said many people are afraid to be tested because of the stigma associated with HIV.

VOA: standard.2010.04.26

(Recording) Munjara says her group needed the support of religious leaders to help lower the stigma surrounding HIV-positive women.

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

But the Japanese government and public refused to acknowledge it until then - in part, because of the stigma associated with poverty.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

The campaign aims to expand available treatment and reduce the social stigma associated with fistula, while improving obstetric care and training health providers.

VOA: standard.2009.12.23

Other critics say some countries are reluctant to seek an emergency loan because it could be viewed as a stigma by the financial markets.

VOA: standard.2009.04.22

"Let there be no more shame, no more blame, no more discrimination and no more stigma.

VOA: standard.2009.12.02

It has to be readily available, without stigma,to all women, including those in remote areas.

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

"We have to work harder together to fight the perceptions and the stigma."

VOA: standard.2010.04.26

You need to know the type of assistance that they receive, The study indicates HIV/AIDS caregivers "experience poverty, are socially isolated,endure stigma and psychological stress and lack basic care-giving education."

VOA: standard.2010.05.10

She's focused on removing the stigma of mental illness.

VOA: standard.2010.05.18

It's stigma. Stigma and discrimination. People are afraid.

VOA: standard.2010.07.07

Hepatitis B carries a stigma.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

I think that with a lot of advocacy and, as you know now there is a good amount of popular faces, popular stars that also engage in HIV, whether it's through UNICEF, and recently UNAIDS has appointed its first regional Goodwill Ambassador and we are very happy that he's coming out loud, speaking about stigma and discrimination, speaking about the rights of our key populations, speaking about the time to act, speaking about the right policies, targeted action.

VOA: standard.2010.07.07