Turing July, when I had the privilege of attending the International Leprosy Congress, I had the pleasure of meeting Dr Beatriz Miranda-Galarza, who is the Special Rapporteur on discrimination against persons with leprosy at the United Nations.
In June 2025, Dr Miranda-Galarza presented her most recent report to the UN Human Rights Council. It’s entitled Strengthening international cooperation and solidarity to protect the rights of persons affected by leprosy.
Her report provides a comprehensive overview of the progress being made in the fight against leprosy, as well as highlighting the challenges that still need to be tackled.
If you’d like to take an in-depth look at the global leprosy situation, you’ll find a link to her report below.
Peter Laubscher
Executive Director
Leprosy Mission Southern Africa