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ILEP Federation and its advisory panel of persons affected by leprosy welcome OHCHR report on discriminatory laws
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ILEP joins the Swiss Alliance Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
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Women’s role in the fight against NTDs honoured
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NTD Summit 2017: Mental health and neglected diseases
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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.
