Righting the Wrongs of Leprosy
At its 15th session, ending this month, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution encouraging governments to eliminate discrimination against people affected by leprosy. Leprosy is now completely curable, but the need to adopt such a resolution attests to the extent of discrimination against sufferers and their families that still persists.
TOKYO – At its 15th session, which ended at the beginning of October, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution encouraging governments to eliminate discrimination against people affected by leprosy – and their family members. As the World Health Organization’s Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination, I have long campaigned for this outcome.