The present report, submitted by Beatriz Miranda-Galarza, the UN Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and their family members, is her first since her appointment in November 2023. The report provides an overview of the progress made by the mandate since its establishment in 2017, assesses the current state of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy, and outlines the Special Rapporteur’s vision and priorities for the upcoming years (2024–2026).
LA - ENG M3 - Report N2 -The present report, submitted by Beatriz Miranda-Galarza, the UN Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and their family members, is her first since her appointment in November 2023. The report provides an overview of the progress made by the mandate since its establishment in 2017, assesses the current state of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy, and outlines the Special Rapporteur’s vision and priorities for the upcoming years (2024–2026).
PY - 2024 SP - 1 EP - 9 TI - Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) in the 21st century: A human rights approach oriented by ethics of care UR - https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/issues/leprosy/a-hrc-56-59-ExecutiveSummary.pdf ER -