We are on a mission to end weight stigma and discrimination. Send us your examples by tweeting @endweightstigma or using the hashtag #endweightstigma
Joined August 2018
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End Weight Stigma retweeted
16 Aug 2019
Our image bank now includes a selection of free to use, non stigmatising imagery from Europe, the Middle East and South America.
You can find all our imagery and help us #EndWeightStigma here:
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End Weight Stigma retweeted
Weight stigma pervades society, placing blame on individuals and ignoring wider societal factors. Our partner @WorldObesity has a free-to-use image bank including a range non-stigmatising images. Check it out at worldobesity.org/resources/iā¦ #STOPobesityEU
19 Feb 2019
We offer a range of free and non stigmatising imagery on our #ImageBank! You can find various images for slideshows, documents and all your other needs. Help us #EndWeightStigma and start using our image bank today! Check it out here: worldobesity.org/resources/iā¦
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28 Jan 2019
An abhorrent advertisement @TheGymGroup
Using something as subjective as attractiveness & insinuating that a personās weight, body fat percentage, muscle mass, physical fitness level etc affects it is not only false marketing, itās also incredibly stigmatising.
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28 Jan 2019
Great piece by @CarolynCRossMD about #WeightStigma #BodyAutonomy & #Healthism
She challenges the idea that weight gain's a result of laziness & gluttony, provides insight to the morality attached to health & debunks some diet culture myths
#EndWeightStigma
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24 Jan 2019
Despite the serious health ramifications, #WeightStigma is technically legal in most places. Protective legislation may not eradicate #discrimination but it sends a strong message that it is unacceptable.
It would be a great step forward.
#EndWeightStigma
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22 Jan 2019
Great article in @ConversationUK highlighting how rife #WeightStigma is in the work place. The more awareness we create, the greater the chances of change.
Also great to see some @WorldObesity image bank pictures in there too!
#EndWeightStigma
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21 Jan 2019
Good morning!
Quick reminder from us: #weight is not in any way connected with your worth, beauty, intelligence, capability, personal hygiene ... the list goes on.
Enough of the false assumptions.
Enough of of the misinformation.
Enough of the stigmatisation.
#EndWeightStigma
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17 Jan 2019
šØNEW RESEARCHšØ
āPersonality type could shape attitudes toward body weight of othersā
Interesting research although difficult to grasp the concept.
#WeightStigma is prolific with a multitude of perpetrators.
Definitely worth a read though
#EndWeightStigma
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End Weight Stigma retweeted
16 Jan 2019
We offer a range of free and non stigmatising imagery on our #ImageBank! You can find various images for slideshows, documents and all your other needs. Help us #EndWeightStigma and start using our image bank today! Check it out here: worldobesity.org/resources/iā¦
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14 Jan 2019
What we take from this article is not disappointment, but hope.
Yes, the study shows that implicit #weightbias has increased BUT it also demonstrated that it's possible for implicit biases to decrease.
If we keep pushing we can & we will #EndWeightStigma
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12 Jan 2019
#WeightStigma is a prolific social justice issue.
It is underestimated by many.
It shouldnāt be.
ā2016 study found that weight #discrimination had increased 66% over the previous decade and that the #bias appears to be socially acceptableā
#EndWeightStigma
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9 Jan 2019
Since #WorldObesityDay2018 we've noticed an increase in the media coverage of #WeightStigma
Another fantastic article has been published in @ConversationCA
Sounds like there are great things on the horizon!
Check it out!
#EndWeightStigma #EveryBODYmatters
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End Weight Stigma retweeted
8 Jan 2019
We offer a range of free and non stigmatising imagery on our #ImageBank! You can find various images for slideshows, documents and all your other needs. Help us #EndWeightStigma and start using our image bank today! Check it out here: worldobesity.org/resources/iā¦
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7 Jan 2019
In most places if someone is discriminated against because of their #weight at work there is no legislation in place to hold the perpetrator accountable.
A #stigma free work place is a basic civil right.
This is 2019. This needs to change.
#EndWeightStigma
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4 Jan 2019
The hardest acts of #WeightStigma to challenge are often the smallest. Eye rolling, tutting, indirect verbal taunts etc.
They're subtle but they don't go unnoticed & they certainly still have an effect.
We object to ANY form of discrimination.
Who's with us?
#EndWeightStigma
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2 Jan 2019
FANTASTIC article in ā¦@USATODAYā© about #WeightBias & #WeightStigma
Itās so great to see a piece in mainstream media that discusses the serious nature of this issue.
We are all slowly but surely making a difference!
#EndWeightStigma usatoday.com/story/opinion/2ā¦
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31 Dec 2018
What a year 2018 was!
Our #WorldObesityDay2018 campaign was a huge success & we couldnāt have done it without you.
We are so impressed & proud of our incredible #EndWeightStigma community šš¼
We canāt wait to do even bigger and better things with you all in 2019!
Happy New Year!
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27 Dec 2018
#WeightStigma is a serious issue with serious consequences.
Leaders should be fighting the issue.
They should not encourage it.
They should not disregard it.
They should not exhibit complacency towards it.
#EndWeightStigma
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23 Dec 2018
Great comments in this article from ā¦@WorldObesityā© CEO ā¦@johanna_ralstonā© about the complexity and severity of #WeightStigma
Raising greater awareness towards the issue is a key component of our #EndWeightStigma mission. thenational.ae/opinion/feedbā¦
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