End The Leprosy Stigma: Yohei Sasakawa Leads Seminar In Geneva

The indignity, marginalisation and ostracism suffered by people affected by leprosy has no place in today’s world and the UN should take steps to end it, said Yohei Sasakawa, at a seminar held in Geneva on 25 September, concurrently with the 6th Session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). In his address, Mr. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses on September 28th, 2007