Working together for a world free from leprosy
News
Latest news
-
Survey reveals enthusiasm for proposed Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy Transmission
A newly published report indicates that stakeholders share a sense that “the time is right” to mobilize efforts to realize the proposed global partnership.
-
Living with leprosy – a fight against disability
The story often doesn’t end after receiving treatment for leprosy. It’s a complex disease, where physical and emotional difficulties can occur if left too late and also years after treatment.
-
Inclusive approach of ILEP Member in Myanmar ensures leprosy is not ignored
By becoming the ‘go to’ organisation for all sorts of disability-related services in Myanmar, TLMM can ensure that the focus remains on people affected by leprosy.
-
UN seeks Special Rapporteur on elimination of leprosy-related discrimination
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.
-
Interactive museum celebrates the life of the man who inspired Damien Foundation
A museum dedicated to Belgian hero and leprosy aid worker Father Damien now has an English version of its website.
-
Battling discrimination in Senegal
Mahamath Cissé and DAHW, an ILEP member, are fighting to have a long-standing discriminatory law in Senegal repealed.
-
ILEP Federation and its advisory panel of persons affected by leprosy welcome OHCHR report on discriminatory laws
-
The Sanatorium Francisco de Borja: A place of refuge for those affected by leprosy in Spain
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.
-
Mathias Duck: Campaigning for people affected
When Mathias Duck found out he had leprosy it changed his life. Now he works for the rights of people affected.
-
Dr Mary Verghese: Towards the last mile of leprosy in India
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.
