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GPZL’s COVID-19 Working Groups: August 2020 Update
11 August, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
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.
Novartis Kalwe Site Associates Live On-Site during COVID-19 Lockdown to Maintain Multi-Drug Therapy Supply Chain for WHO Donation Program
6 August, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
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 … More Novartis Kalwe Site Associates Live On-Site during COVID-19 Lockdown to Maintain Multi-Drug Therapy Supply Chain for WHO Donation Program
UN Special Rapporteur Alice Cruz’s mandate extended by Human Rights Council
30 July, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
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 … More UN Special Rapporteur Alice Cruz’s mandate extended by Human Rights Council
Search for New Project Manager
20 July, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
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
GPZL’s 2020 Country Partners
14 July, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
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
SDR-PEP Webinar Series: Post Exposure Prophylaxis in Leprosy Programs
14 July, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
Explore the process of starting SDR-PEP with five presentations from leprosy experts and representatives from National Leprosy Programmes that have begun PEP implementation.
Thank you to Courtenay Dusenbury, GPZL Secretariat Director
13 July, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
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
UN Special Rapporteur on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Persons Affected by Leprosy and Their Family Members presents thematic report to Human Rights Council
7 July, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
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.
GPZL’s COVID-19 Working Groups: June 2020 Update
16 June, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
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.
Thank you to Dr. Christine Fenenga: A foundational contributor to GPZL
16 June, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
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.
Open letter to Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio, organized by a global network of people affected by leprosy
31 May, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero 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.
GPZL’s COVID-19 Working Groups: May 2020 Update
12 May, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
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.
Search for a New GPZL Director
14 April, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy is searching for a new Director to lead the Partnership.
GPZL’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for 2020
14 April, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
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.
Operational Excellence Group Takes a New Shape for 2020 and Beyond
4 March, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
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.
Statement from Alice Cruz, UN Special Rapporteur on Elimination of Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy at the Conclusion of Mission to Japan
3 March, 2020 | Alice Cruz
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.
Project to End Child Leprosy Among Top 100 Proposals for MacArthur $100 Million Grant
26 February, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
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.
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
20 February, 2020 | Alice Cruz
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.
UN Special Rapporteur on Elimination of Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy to visit Japan
14 February, 2020 | Alice Cruz
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.
World Leprosy Day 2020: Celebrations around the world
12 February, 2020 | Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy
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.