Ref.: Elimination of Discrimination Against Persons Affected by Leprosy and their Family Members (2) (see attachment)
From: Soutar D., London, UK
London 24 September 2008
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Dear Colleagues,
Following my communications with the Office of the High Commission for Human Rights regarding the important Human Rights Council Resolution 8/13 entitled “Elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members”, the ILEP Secretariat has now received a copy of a formal letter calling for information to assist in the preparation of a report to the Human Rights Advisory Committee.
The letter (see attached link) calls for views and information on the following:
a) Information on measures taken by Governments to eliminate discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members;
b)Studies carried out at a national level, including by civil society organizations and independent research institutions, on the existence and impact of discriminatory policies and practices related to leprosy in the area of human rights;
c)Views on the relationship between obligations arising out of international human rights treaties and de jure or de facto discrimination in relation to leprosy for the persons affected and their family members.
Any responses should be forwarded to the OHCHR (as indicated in their letter, to registry@ohchr.org or jsotomayor@ohchr.org by the 31st October, 2008. I would also appreciate if the ILEP Secretariat could receive copies in order to monitor the extent of the evidence being submitted. I believe this is a real opportunity for ILEP and their partners, especially those from organizations of people affected by leprosy, to provide the evidence which can help bring about real and meaningful achievements in tackling stigma and discrimination. I hope also that many of you will be able to participate in their proposed meeting in Geneva on January 15th 2009.
With best regards,
Douglas Soutar
Mr Douglas Soutar
General Secretary
International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations
doug.soutaratilep.org.uk
www.ilep.org.uk
Tel: + 44 (0)20 7602 6925
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