Stigma and the realization of the human rights to water and sanitation 2012, para. 20
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Stigma also has its drivers at the societal level with, for instance, the media contributing to spreading prejudices and stereotypes. It is also driven by deeply entrenched cultural beliefs relating, for instance, to gender, sexuality, health and descent. Caste systems are striking examples of systems that lead to the stigmatization of large parts of the population, potentially amounting to violations of human rights.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation