Stigma and the realization of the human rights to water and sanitation 2012, para. 59a
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[Since stigma is so complex and so deeply engrained in society, permeating different spheres, preventing and combating it requires holistic approaches and systemic solutions:] Stigma must be addressed at different levels, to ensure change at the level of individual behaviours, as well as at the broader social and cultural levels. It is crucial to recognize the extent to which States perpetuate stigma and address this at the institutional and structural levels;
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation