The consequences of stigma and discriminatio To avoid stigma and discrimination in all level to all people Stigma is defined as „a process of devaluation‟ of people either living with or
associated with HIV and AIDS. Laws to ensure that children are treated equally and fairly. Where laws exist, communities need to understand what they mean. There also needs to be an efficient and affordable way f
or people to use the justice system when a law is broken. Local advocacy on behalf of children to make sure that communities tackle stigma and discrimination and support children's rights to be treated equally. Psychosocial support needs to be given to children experiencing stigma and discrimination. Children should participate in activities and decisions so they can go on to challenge stigma and discrimination themselves. Programmes must themselves avoid discrimination. For example, they should not target only children whose parents have died of AIDS or use stigmatising terms such as 'AIDS orphans'.
