Leprosy Mailing List – October 2, 2021
Ref.: (LML) WHO Goodwill Ambassador's Leprosy Bulletin NO. 105, SEPTEMBER 2021
From: Takahiro Nanri, Tokyo, Japan
Dear Dr. Schreuder and Friends,
Warm greetings from Sasakawa Health Foundation/Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative in Tokyo.
We have issued WHO Goodwill Ambassador's Leprosy Bulletin NO. 105 SEPTEMBER 2021 "Human rights for all" today. In this issue, we feature:
MESSAGE FROM THE AMBASSADOR
As part of the 10-month "Don't forget leprosy" campaign that kicked off in August, I am sharing reflections on my role and how I have approached it. For this issue of the Leprosy Bulletin, I would like to explain how a focus on human rights became an important part of my efforts. Read More
INTERVIEW - Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
We need policies that uphold human dignity
LB (Leprosy Bulletin): In the speech you contributed for the launch of this year's Global Appeal to End Stigma and Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy, you stated that "leprosy remains a neglected and stigmatized disease." What do you think can be done to change this?
MB (Michelle Bachelet): First, we need more awareness and understanding of the impact that stigma and discrimination have on the dignity and rights of persons affected by leprosy and their family members. Read more
REPORT - Geoff Warne, Chief Executive Officer, International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations (ILEP)
Eliminating discriminatory laws
One of ILEP's key goals is to reduce to zero the number of countries with legislation allowing discrimination on the basis of leprosy. ILEP's database of discriminatory laws lists details of all known laws that still exist and discriminate against persons affected by leprosy and their family members. Read more
REPORT - Aarti Thakur, Program Manager (Consultant), Disabled Peoples' International (DPI)
Disability and human rights
According to the World Report on Disability (2011), an estimated one billion people, or 15% of the world's population, experience some form of disability. Moreover, this number is rising because of medical advancements, rapidly aging population, spread of chronic diseases, and conflict and disaster situations. Read more
LETTER - Tesfaye Tadesse, Managing Director, Ethiopian National Association of Persons Affected by Leprosy (ENAPAL)
ENAPAL's work on human rights issues in Ethiopia
Warm greetings from Ethiopia. I hope you, your family, and friends are all well. Ethiopia is located in the northeast of Africa and is known for its coffee beans and some of the oldest human fossils in the world. Most of the country is highland, with the capital, Addis Ababa, reaching an altitude of around 2,400 meters. Read more
OPINION- Tatsuya Tanami, Special Adviser (former Executive Director) , The Nippon Foundation
Leprosy and human rights in the context of COVID-19
As the novel coronavirus has swept around the world, it has become clear that the disease it causes, COVID-19, bears some similarities to leprosy in the way that it can lead to stigma and discrimination. Read more
Quick reference guide: Principles and Guidelines
In 2008, Japan prepared a draft resolution on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members to be submitted to the UN Human Rights Council. Following the resolution's adoption, the Advisory Committee formulated a draft set of principles and guidelines. Read more
Tribute to Dr. S.K. Noordeen (1933-2021)
The Leprosy Bulletin is saddened to announce the passing of Dr. S.K. Noordeen, a global leader in the fight against leprosy and a cherished friend. We are grateful to Dr. Derek Lobo for writing this tribute. Read more
We hope that you would enjoy reading the latest Leprosy Bulletin.
Takahiro NANRI, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Sasakawa Health Foundation
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Sasakawa Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) Initiative
Sasakawa Health Foundation
Tel：81-3-6229-5377, Fax：81-33-6229-5388
email: hansen@shf.or.jp
website: https://sasakawaleprosyinitiative.org/, https://www.shf.or.jp
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LML - S Deepak, B Naafs, S Noto and P Schreuder
LML blog link: http://leprosymailinglist.blogspot.it/
Contact: Dr Pieter Schreuder << editorlml@gmail.com
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