Eliminating RacismThe presence of racism in our culture, social structures, and institutions is undeniable. The effects of prejudice, discrimination, and injustice reverberate through society in the forms of hate, violence, exploitation, and inequality. Our work on eliminating racismThe Global Alliance has long been committed to eradicating racism on a structural level, advocating for equal human rights for all people and speaking out against human rights abuses, injustices, and practices that reflect racist actions, beliefs, and agendas. Read our Resolution on Racism, updated in June 2020 in response to recent events in the United States. The Global Alliance focuses principally on the impact of racism on health and social justice. There are physical and mental health implications for individuals who experience and/or fear racism in their daily lives. Their health, safety, and well-being is not secure. There are also physical and mental health inequities that exist and are perpetuated by systemic racism. Limited access to treatment and lower quality of care, for example, can lead to unequal health outcomes in those of minority races. The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry (AJO) has published more than 60 articles in recent years that critically examine the impact of racism on various aspects of society and individual lives. We feature some of these articles in our research spotlight on the topic of racism. Want to learn more?
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