CUGH Satellite Session: Advancing Global Health through Cross-Cutting Approaches in Stigma Reduction Research 

March 4, 2021 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in partnership with the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) hosted a satellite session for the 12th Annual CUGH Virtual Conference titled Advancing Global Health through Cross-Cutting Approaches in Stigma Reduction. NCI, Center for Global Health's Dr. Vidya Vedham, provided opening and closing remarks.

Stigma plays a fundamental role in generating and perpetuating health inequities globally. Although emerging research shows that drivers of stigma are similar across health conditions and populations, stigma research is often siloed, hindering researchers' capacities to build upon the progress made across disciplines, develop cross-cutting approaches for stigma mitigation, investigate intersectional stigma, and address the lived experiences of people who face multiple stigma based on their health, gender, sexuality and/or social identities. It is critical that future research be designed and conducted to account for intersectionality, varied contexts, specific ethical challenges, community needs, and practices that might further stigmatize.