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Online Stigma, Silence, and the Shrinking Space for Youth HIV Advocacy in Ghana: A Call to Action

By Richard Agodzo In the 21st century, technological advancement has brought education and information closer to us than ever before. With just a mobile phone and internet access, a world of knowledge is within reach—especially on critical health issues like HIV. Yet, this same digital space that should be a tool for transformation is becoming a trap for stigma, silence, and discrimination. For many young advocates and activists working to end HIV-related stigma and discrimination in Ghana, the online space is no longer a safe zone. While the internet offers opportunities to educate, connect, and amplify voices, it also exposes us to digital abuse, harassment, and technology-facilitated violence. These realities are pushing youth away from participating actively in the HIV response online. The Invisible Wound: Online Stigma and Digital Harassment Digital spaces should empower us. But instead, many young people living with HIV or working in HIV advocacy face online bullying, name-callin...