Summary

In the present report, the first since her appointment, the Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and their family members, Beatriz Miranda-Galarza, provides an overview of the impact of the mandate since its establishment in 2017, with a strong focus on the views of persons affected; outlines her vision for her work over the coming years; and details the working methods, as well as the areas of concern and priority issues, for her work.