Community News Youth charity Ditch the Label announces findings of a new report into hate speech targeting those living with HIV and AIDS A new report reviewing 239 thousand online conversations surrounding serophobia – an aversion to, disdain for, or fear of people living with HIV – has today been published by leading youth charity Ditch the Label for World AIDS Day By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health New campaign to help eliminate HIV The University of Brighton is working on a national campaign which aims to help eliminate HIV within a generation. In partnership with clinicians and researchers, the campaign’s goal will be to improve the nation’s knowledge and understanding of HIV, and by doing so reduce the stigma associated with By Besi • 3 min read
In The South Anti-bullying charity says social media has negative effect on young people Leading anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label say that social media use is having a negative affect on the confidence of young people – feeding anxiety and other mental health problems. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Anti-bullying charity announces survey results One of largest surveys of bullying in the UK, the Annual Bullying Survey 2017, is published today (July 19) by anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label. The charity surveyed 10,020 young people between the ages of 12 – 20, in partnership with schools and colleges across the country with the focus of th By Besi • 3 min read
General News Anti-Bullying charity launch new campaign #TalkToYourBoys International anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label launches new campaign called #TalkToYourBoys. The campaign, aims to encourage young males to discuss their feelings or issues they are experiencing with parents or peers and will highlight how effective communication can be in helping boys navigate By Besi • 3 min read
In The South The Valentine Study Anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label has published a new report today looking at young people’s attitudes to relationships and sexuality in the modern age. The Valentine Study has been published today to coincide with Valentine’s Day. By Besi • 4 min read
General News Anti-Bullying charity announce findings of major ‘Masculinity and Misogyny’ report Anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label publishes a major new report today called ‘Masculinity and Misogyny in the Digital Age’. By Gary Hart • 4 min read
Community News Anti-Bullying charity stage fashion show to promote positive body image ANTI-bullying charity Ditch the Label has teamed up with students from the University of Brighton to hold a fashion show to promote individual style, positive body image and self-confidence on Monday May 18 at Neighbourhood bar. The evening aims to raise money for Ditch the Label whilst also helping By Besi • 1 min read
General News More than half of young people are bullied because of appearance New research published on April 16 shows that 51 percent of young people are bullied because of their appearance. Working in partnership with schools and colleges across the UK, the Annual Anti Bullying Survey 2015, published by anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label, surveyed 3,600 teenagers between By Paul Gustafson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News ‘Ditch the Label’ CEO receives honour Liam Hackett FRSA awarded prestigious FRSA honour. Liam Hackett FRSA, CEO of Brighton charity, Ditch the Label has been made a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in recognition of “an outstanding contribution to society through national anti-bullying work and interventions.”. Founded in 1754 and gr By Besi • 1 min read
