Stigma and the realization of the human rights to water and sanitation 2012, para. 39
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Stigmatized people frequently face threats to their privacy; they experience people staring at them, in particular when they look physically different from what is considered "normal". They are verbally insulted, harassed or threatened or experience physical abuse and violence, for instance, when attempting to access water and sanitation facilities. Such threats directly affect people's access to services and have a detrimental effect on their health, dignity and livelihoods. In many instances, the perpetrators are not held accountable, but rather enjoy impunity.
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation