In this way, individuals will be empowered to assist each other cope with feelings of fear, insecurity and hopelessness. This, in turn, will result in people who can effectively educate the public.
12. Efforts should be made to include leprosy-related issues on the agendas of meetings outside the scope of leprosy.
13. WHO and other influential organisations should create advisory boards which include people affected by leprosy to help in the formulation and implementation of policies directed at the elimination of prejudice and discrimination associated with le prosy.
"We want to be a part of the process, to be in a position to help others as well as our-selves. It is our desire that our participation will be accepted as a giant leap forward towards the development of an international partnership aimed not only at the elimination of Hansen's Disease from the face of the earth, but also at reaffirming the humanity of all persons affected by Hansen's Disease. A Quest for Dignity"
―Bernard Kawaka "Okalani Punikai'a, Hawaii-USA
Ms. Anwei S. Law
Chairperson
Dr. Jacques van den Broek
Rapporteur
A.S. Law, IDEA U.S.A., WV, U.S.A.
