When dozens of Egyptians began posting accounts of sexual assault on social media last month, activists sensed a “#MeToo” moment in a nation where women have long felt disadvantaged.

Egypt’s sexual assault accusations spotlight social stigmas

National Cancer Awareness Day is celebrated on November 7th every year in India. The announcement to observe the day was made in September 2014 by Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. On this day, watch how wig makers in Bengaluru are bringing smiles to cancer patients, who battle social stigma of hair loss after going through chemotherapy. #NationalCancerAwarenessDay #Cancer #Chemotherapy

National Cancer Awareness Day: Helping cancer patients fight stigma

Arunachalam is a South India-based social entrepreneur who invented a low-cost sanitary pad making machine and runs a campaign for importance women's personal hygiene awareness

WION Exclusive: Meet the real 'PadMan' Arunachalam Muruganantham

Limited medical facilities, deep-seated prejudice and with no scope of finding employment, patients suffering from Schizophrenia live through a nightmare.

World Schizophrenia Day: 'My mind is my worst enemy'

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