@misc{95370, keywords = {EASI Strategy, Participation}, author = {ILEP }, title = {ILEP statement of commitment to the participation of persons affected by leprosy}, abstract = {The involvement of communities and persons affected is not a new concept in primary health care and disease programs. Human rights-based approaches to NTDs, including leprosy, emphasise that any interventions should be based on the principles of participation, non-discrimination and accountability[1]. WHO has issued specific Guidelines for strengthening participation of persons affected by leprosy in leprosy services[2]. However, the active participation of persons affected by leprosy is not always a reality.

This statement is also available in French, Spanish and Portuguese: https://ilepfederation.org/ilep-statement-on-participation-of-persons-affected-by-leprosy/ }, year = {2021}, url = {https://ilepfederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ILEP-statement-on-participation-March-2021.pdf}, language = {eng, fre, spa, por}, }