Monthly Archives: June 2021

Statement in response to report by UN Special Rapporteur

ILEP’s statement welcomed the report and recommendations of the UN Special Rapporteur and emphasised the need for a whole-government approach to ending discrimination in healthcare, education and employment.

Statement on livelihoods and the right to work, for persons affected by leprosy

At a side event, ILEP proposed a set of interlocking approaches through which NGOs can work with governments to promote livelihoods and the financial independence of people affected by leprosy so that they are not even more left behind.