UN agency denounces ‘homophobic and racist stereotypes’ in monkeypox reporting

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UNAIDS released a statement on Sunday condemning reporting on monkeypox that includes “portrayals of LGBTI and African people” that the agency said “reinforce homophobic and racist stereotypes

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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The Guardian

UN denounces ‘homophobic and racist’ reporting on monkeypox spread

Some media portrayals of cases among African and LGBTI people fueling blame, agency says, as infections reported in Europe, US and Australia

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

"Racist, Homophobic": UN Denounces Monkeypox Reporting, Warns Of Stigma

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2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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The Independent

Monkeypox: UN criticises ‘homophobic’ reporting of virus outbreak

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1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Hindustan Times

UN denounces racist, homophobic monkeypox reporting

UNAIDS said "a significant proportion" of recent monkeypox cases have been identified among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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News24

UN denounces ‘racist’ and ‘homophobic’ coverage of monkeypox | News24

UNAIDS warns some reporting and commentary on the virus has used stigmatising language that could harm public health.

1 month ago·South Africa

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The Hill

UN agency denounces ‘homophobic and racist stereotypes’ in monkeypox reporting

UNAIDS released a statement on Sunday condemning reporting on monkeypox that includes “portrayals of LGBTI and African people” that the agency said “reinforce homophobic and racist stereotypes and …

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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