30 January: World Leprosy Day

World Leprosy Day (WLD) is observed on the last Sunday of January to celebrate people who have experienced leprosy, raise awareness of the disease, and call for an end to leprosy-related stigma and discrimination.
This year “United for Dignity” campaign calls for unity in honoring the dignity of people who have experienced leprosy. The campaign honors the lived experiences of individuals who have experienced leprosy by:
- sharing their empowering stories and
- advocating for mental wellbeing and the right to a dignified life free from disease-related stigma.
In India, World Leprosy Day is celebrated every year on 30 January, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.