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Sonia’s story – Helping people affected by leprosy overcome depression
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Why we must talk about leprosy, stigma and mental health
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Amar Bahadur Timalsina: Bringing lost smiles back in Nepal
Each month, we'll be showcasing the work of one of our members. First up is Amar Bahadur Timalsina, President of IDEA Nepal, a member of ILEP's Advisory Panel of People Affected by Leprosy and a member of The Leprosy Mission International's Board and a headteacher at a school in Kathmandu.
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Latest research shows women affected by leprosy receive a later diagnosis than men, causing disability and stigma
New research by ILEP member The Leprosy Mission England and Wales highlights the reasons why women are less likely to be treated promptly for leprosy and are more likely to become disabled and cast out from society than men.
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The Unwanted: A documentary to change the way you think about leprosy
The Leprosy Mission Trust India (TLMTI), presents a short documentary on leprosy, titled, ‘The Unwanted,’ produced by NDTV Prime in association with TLMTI.
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Women and men must benefit equally from leprosy efforts
From some sources it has seemed that men are more commonly affected by leprosy than women. There is now evidence to show that this is far from the case and that, in fact, there is near parity in the rates of affected women and men; but why the confusion?
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Leprosy discussed at UN: presentation of draft final report
The Human Rights Council Advisory Committee presented its draft final report on the implementation of the Principles and Guidelines for the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members. ILEP had the opportunity to provide feedback on this report.
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WINNERS ANNOUNCED: ‘The Living Death’ book giveaway
ILEP is giving away 3 copies of Evelyne Leandro's newly released English version of her book - The Living Death: the struggle with a long forgotten disease - in which she documents her experience with this painful but curable disease.
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Women in focus awards
The NNN and Uniting to Combat are organizing awards to acknowledge and recognize the work of women in defeating NTDs. This is an excellent opportunity to recognize some of the women who are working hard in the fight against leprosy.
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WLD 2017: ILEP calls for Zero Disabilities in girls and boys
ILEP is calling for special action to prevent boys and girls from developing lifelong disabilities associated with leprosy.
