![]() Miss World Brazil Letícia Frota and Pragnya Ayyagari, Miss Supranational India held a special session to raise visibility about persons affected by leprosy within the context of the Don’t Forget Leprosy Campaign. This gave way to the third and final day for speakers and attending participants to host side events on a theme of their choice in line with the Forum’s overall objective. ![]() Good practices of how people’s organizations are building capacities and expanding roles to enhance the dignity of those affected by the ancient disease from countries such as Ethiopia, India, Nepal, and Indonesia were extensively shared on days one and two of the Global Forum. There are at least 41 People’s Organizations on Hansen’s disease in 25 countries across the globe. Speakers and participants at the 2nd Forum highlighted how persons affected by leprosy are increasingly speaking out and seeking participation in implementing leprosy programs and formulating related policies. Youth Have the Spirit to Change Trajectory of Leprosy, says Yohei Sasakawa.Sasakawa’s Epoch-Making Quest to End Discrimination of Leprosy Affected People.We Must Do More to Remove People’s Negative Image of Leprosy from their DNA – Yohei Sasakawa.
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