Empowerment
IDEA Nepal holds a Peace Rally each year in Kathmandu, to celebrate IDEA’s International Day of Dignity and Respect.
IDEA Nepal holds a Peace Rally each year in Kathmandu, to celebrate IDEA’s International Day of Dignity and Respect.
IDEA advocates for the human rights and inclusion of people at all levels and in all ways within society, engaging traditional leaders, religious leaders, civil society, national governments and international bodies. Example of our grass roots advocacy efforts led by local leaders include the following.
Angola
Obtaining identity cards necessary to receive government support
Nigeria
Safeguarding voting rights; preventing divorce on the grounds of leprosy; ensuring participation in the hajj
Ghana
Promoting inclusion through reuniting people long segregated from their families and communities
China
Facilitating obtaining passports for people to travel and present the perspective of individuals at international meetings
Japan
Honoring individuals' legacy through publication of works of art
International Human Rights
IDEA was instrumental in the development of the United Nations Guidelines for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Persons Affected by Leprosy and Their Family Members, which were adopted by the General Assembly in 2010. Throughout the process, IDEA sought input from individuals around the world, and constantly monitored the development of the Guidelines to ensure that all aspects of human rights were included.