International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations

UN seeks Special Rapporteur on elimination of leprosy-related discrimination

13 Jul 2017

The Secretariat of the United Nations Human Rights Council is currently accepting applications for the post of the Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family member.

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The exterior of the Damien Museum in Tremelo, Belgium

Interactive museum celebrates the life of the man who inspired Damien Foundation

6 Jul 2017

A museum dedicated to Belgian hero and leprosy aid worker Father Damien now has an English version of its website.

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Battling discrimination in Senegal

21 Jun 2017

Mahamath Cissé and DAHW, an ILEP member, are fighting to have a long-standing discriminatory law in Senegal repealed.

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ILEP Federation and its advisory panel of persons affected by leprosy welcome OHCHR report on discriminatory laws

14 Jun 2017

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The Sanatorium Francisco de Borja: A place of refuge for those affected by leprosy in Spain

2 Jun 2017

Back in 1902, Father Carlos Ferris, a Jesuit priest, and Joaquin Ballester, a lawyer, came together with a common goal; to help and support those affected by leprosy in Spain.

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Mathias Duck: Campaigning for people affected

11 May 2017

When Mathias Duck found out he had leprosy it changed his life. Now he works for the rights of people affected.

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Dr Mary Verghese: Towards the last mile of leprosy in India

25 Apr 2017

Dr Mary Verghese recently became the first female executive-director of The Leprosy Mission Trust India (TLMTI), an event she describes as a "defining moment" for the organisation. Here she talks about the challenge of eliminating leprosy in India and her organisation's work to go the last mile to do so.

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