Geneva (26 January 2023). Ahead of World Leprosy Day, the Special Rapporteur on eliminating discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, Alice Cruz, issued the following statement. This statement was endorsed by the Committee on...
We are at a significant moment in history. We could solve one of the world’s most pressing but often ignored health issues. Imagine if the world, working together, could end the devastation of 20 diseases and conditions that affect over 1.7 billion...
Summary We undertook the ‘Every Child Thrives’ program with the financial support of the Government of Canada provided through Global Affairs Canada. We delivered it in partnership with Helen Keller International and Vitamin Angels....
Ten people affected by leprosy stood at a distance, isolated by disease and regarded with public disdain. They had heard about a man, Jesus, and couldn’t miss the chance to see Him. “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” “When He saw them, He said, ‘Go, show yourselves to...
