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6 August 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

Novartis Kalwe Site Associates Live On-Site during COVID-19 Lockdown to Maintain Multi-Drug Therapy Supply Chain for WHO Donation Program

The COVID-19 pandemic has halted many leprosy control and prevention activities globally, putting vulnerable communities further at risk. The Novartis Technical Operations (NTO) Sandoz Kalwe site, located north of Mumbai on India’s west coast, faced new challenges beginning earlier this year, when strict lockdown was … Read More >

30 July 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

UN Special Rapporteur Alice Cruz’s mandate extended by Human Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council has extended the mandate of Alice Cruz, UN Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members. Alice has advocated for persons affected by leprosy and their families in this role since November … Read More >

20 July 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

Search for New Project Manager

The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) team is growing. We are looking for a new Associate Director of Programs to join the Secretariat. This person will develop, coordinate, and monitor GPZL’s national partnerships. Activities may include an initial assessment of national capacity, technical support … Read More >

14 July 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

GPZL’s 2020 Country Partners

The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) is working toward a world without leprosy through a country-by-country strategy. We bring together partners in-country and international stakeholders to work on country-led customized strategies that address local needs and priorities to end leprosy (Hansen’s disease). The Global … Read More >

14 July 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

SDR-PEP Webinar Series: Post Exposure Prophylaxis in Leprosy Programs

Explore the process of starting SDR-PEP with five presentations from leprosy experts and representatives from National Leprosy Programmes that have begun PEP implementation.

13 July 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

Thank you to Courtenay Dusenbury, GPZL Secretariat Director

Courtenay Dusenbury joined the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) in January 2018, just as it was preparing to launch. Courtenay brought with her a background in global health partnerships and prior directorial experience as Founding Director of the International Association of National Public Health … Read More >

7 July 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

UN Special Rapporteur on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Persons Affected by Leprosy and Their Family Members  presents thematic report to Human Rights Council

Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, Alice Cruz, presented her thematic report to the United Nations Human Rights Council on 6 July.

16 June 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

GPZL’s COVID-19 Working Groups: June 2020 Update

The COVID-19 pandemic has strongly impacted leprosy control and prevention, and in response, GPZL has established three working groups to address the leprosy community’s key challenges during the global health crisis, and spearhead emergency response. This article is an update on their progress.

16 June 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

Thank you to Dr. Christine Fenenga: A foundational contributor to GPZL 

Dr. Christine Fenenga, MPH, PhD, has has played an important role in the foundation of the Global Partnership, shaping GPZL’s Operational Excellence work since joining the Secretariat in 2018. Her contributions have been essential to the growth and success of this partnership and will be remembered worldwide.

2 June 2020 ·

Open letter from UN Special Rapporteur on COVID-19 and leprosy

This letter details the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on persons affected by Hansen’s disease and their family members and provides governments with recommendations.

Open letter from UN Special Rapporteur on COVID-19 and leprosy

Please find below an open letter on COVID-19 and leprosy to the UN Member States from UN Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, Alice Cruz. This letter details the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on persons affected by Hansen’s disease and their family members and provides governments with recommendations to mitigate its impact in the medium and long term.

31 May 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

Open letter to Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, organized by a global network of people affected by leprosy

An open letter to Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, written by an informal, global network of people affected by leprosy, in response to his recent public comments. 

12 May 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

GPZL’s COVID-19 Working Groups: May 2020 Update

The COVID-19 pandemic has strongly impacted leprosy control and prevention, and in response, GPZL has established three working groups to address the leprosy community’s key challenges during the global health crisis, and spearhead emergency response. This article is an update on their progress.

14 April 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

Search for a New GPZL Director

The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy is searching for a new Director to lead the Partnership.

14 April 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

GPZL’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic raging in some countries and just beginning to be felt in others, GPZL’s Leadership Team has identified the leprosy community’s key challenges and outlined an emergency response plan for 2020. This plan will ensure that the GPZL’s substantial expertise and network is focused on the urgent situation being faced by National Leprosy Programmes and persons affected by the disease, and their families.

4 March 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

Operational Excellence Group Takes a New Shape for 2020 and Beyond

The Operational Excellence Steering Team met September 2019 to discuss the future role of the Operational Excellence Working Group. Discussions in that meeting, and the GPZL Strategy Workshop in Amsterdam in January 2020, shaped a plan for members of the Operational Excellence Working Group to continue to contribute to the successful implementation of the GPZL Action Framework 2020-2030.

3 March 2020 · Alice Cruz

Statement from Alice Cruz, UN Special Rapporteur on Elimination of Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy at the Conclusion of Mission to Japan

A statement from Alice Cruz, GPZL Leadership Team observer, and UN Special Rapporteur on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy and their Family Members, marking the end of her mission to Japan and detailing her findings from her time in the country.

26 February 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

Project to End Child Leprosy Among Top 100 Proposals for MacArthur $100 Million Grant

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced today that ‘End Child Leprosy by 2030: Break Transmission and Eliminate Stigma’ was one of the highest-scoring proposals, designated as the Top 100, in its 100&Change competition for a single $100 million grant to help solve one of the world’s most critical social challenges.

20 February 2020 · Alice Cruz

Message to Japan from UN Special Rapporteur on Elimination of Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy: Efforts to protect rights of persons affected by leprosy must continue

Japan has achieved remarkable progress in protecting the rights of persons affected by leprosy and these efforts must continue, said Alice Cruz, UN Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, after concluding her eight-day visit to the country.

14 February 2020 · Alice Cruz

UN Special Rapporteur on Elimination of Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy to visit Japan

The UN Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family members, Alice Cruz, will undertake an official visit to Japan from 12 to 19 February 2020.

12 February 2020 · Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy

World Leprosy Day 2020: Celebrations around the world

Communities and partners came together last month to celebrate World Leprosy Day with events and gatherings all over the world. View our interactive map to see images from some of these celebrations.