New Zealand is a country of more than 4,000,000 people - imagine the roar should we stand together and raise our voices to advocate for the rights of those affected by leprosy, stigma and injustice!  We CAN make a difference.  Help us increase the volume and reach of our united voice.
 
 
All of our projects abroad have strong advocacy components. Advocacy within New Zealand, however,  is relatively new for us. Yet there is much we can do. We can ensure that our decision makers:

• Continue to support the work we do
• Allow us access to the countries where we work
• Develop policies on human rights that are in the best interests of those they are designed to protect
   

Because we never know what the future holds, we must be ready to act when the need arises.

• We can help partners around the world have their voices heard
• We can urge our own government to address the injustices we see
• As informed New Zealanders we can recognize injustice; we can make a stand when we learn of discrimination and suffering
• We can inform those around us of the stigma and discrimination experienced by people affected by the causes and consequences of leprosy.
• Learn and then share your knowledge with church groups, the community, friends, family and colleges
   
    

 Advocacy Team 

 
The Advocacy Team is a group of like-minded, motivated supporters who are willing to answer the call to action.  'Action' can mean a number of things: mass emailings, petitions, letters or direct contact with local MPs, or sharing knowledge through forums and events. Each action on its own may sound inconsequential, but together they can have a significant influence on others.

 
The Leprosy Mission New Zealand's Advocacy Team is motivated by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) with the understanding that working together it is possible to make a real difference on behalf of those who face injustices from an association with leprosy.
 

We CAN make a difference.  Help us increase the volume and reach of our united voice and make a stand against injustice!

Join The Leprosy Mission New Zealand's Advocacy Team by contacting us directly.