U Soe Win is one of four individuals to win the Wellesley Bailey Award in 2024. This is his story.

Sandra Dongo Botolo is one of four individuals to win the Wellesley Bailey Award in 2024. This is her story.

Md. Kamal Uddin is one of four individuals to win the Wellesley Bailey Award in 2024. This is his story.

Maya Ranavare is one of four individuals to win the Wellesley Bailey Award in 2024. This is her story.

At just two years old, Shakti started showing signs of Leprosy. Her condition worsened, to the point that she had to wear a leg prothesis, an event that made her dream of becoming a doctor seem more distant than ever. Now, she stands strong and is looking for a way to be independent and help her family.

Chandana’s goal was clear—to secure a stable job and uplift her family from poverty. She successfully completed her full course of treatment for leprosy and emerged stronger and more confident, ready to rebuild her dreams.

Find out everything you need to know about World Leprosy Day, including the digital toolkit, key messages, and how you can make a difference.

World NTD Day happens on 30 January every year and is marked by a call to invest in the neglected diseases that threaten 1.7 billion people worldwide.

A look at our work to train leprosy-affected advocates who can speak on their own behalf

A look at how we partner with the UN to achieve justice and equal rights for persons affected by leprosy.

An overview of our human rights work

An overview of our advocacy work in Bangladesh

An overview of how we engage with the UN's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability

U Soe Win spoke at a roundtable even at the UN's CRPD Conference in 2020. This is what he said.