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Bill Gallo joins the Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) this month as Secretariat Director. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge in global health and diverse experiences in policy and programme management. He is excited to take on … More Bill Gallo Joins GPZL as Secretariat Director →

The ILEP Technical Commission and the ILEP Advisory Panel both come up for re-appointment in October. The two groups work closely with one another to coordinate guidance at ILEP Federation. The ILEP Technical Commission includes experts covering a range of … More ILEP Technical Commission and Advisory Panels accepting nominations →

An open letter to Laois City Councilor Willie Aird, written by a global network of persons affected by leprosy, in response to his recent public comments. 

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 … More Search for New Project Manager →

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 … More GPZL’s 2020 Country Partners →

The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy, along with WHO GLP, recently launched a new SDR-PEP focused webinar series. The first webinar in this series took place on 18 June 2020 and explored the process of starting SDR-PEP implementation for National Leprosy Programmes.

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 … More Thank you to Courtenay Dusenbury, GPZL Secretariat Director →

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.