In October 2021, TLM presented a petition to permanent missions to the UN in Geneva. The petition called for an end to all laws that discriminate against persons affected by leprosy.

An overview of how we engage with the UN's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability

The Leprosy Mission will be at the United Nations' CRPD Conference in 2023, representing millions of persons affected by leprosy across the world.

Unlocking human rights: an exclusive interview with UN Special Rapporteur Beatriz Miranda Galarza on combating discrimination against persons affected by leprosy

Leprosy is the oldest disease known to man, but we believe that we can be the generation that ends it for good. We believe that there will be no more cases of leprosy after 2035. But we need your support. Here’s how you can help.