Mathias Duck

Independent consultant and member of @ILEPAntiLeprosy advisory panel of persons affected by leprosy

[The Leprosy Mission International @Leprosymissint]

Barry here! Still reporting from New York!
Last week we held a side event during #COSP17 at the United Nations and it was incredible; we heard from so many great disability rights activists. You can watch the recording at https://t.co/ei0PeggKBV
#TLMBatonTour
#TLM150

[Jannine Ebenso @JannineTLM]

https://t.co/afMxzshBt1
well done @mathiasduck

[The Leprosy Mission International @Leprosymissint]

.@mathiasduck spoke at the 2024 #CRPD Conference at the @UN in NYC, representing @Leprosymissint. He emphasised the importance of remembering leprosy and considering those affected by it in discussions about real inclusion. #COSP17
https://t.co/3rmucMNdTk

[The Leprosy Mission International @Leprosymissint]

Last week at #COSP17 we held a side event at @UN on "The right to work and employment for persons with disabilities in Low and Middle-Income Countries". Yo can watch the recording here https://t.co/TyeiEzEvWk

[The Leprosy Mission International @Leprosymissint]

This week I am at the @UN’s #CRPD Conference in #NY! I’m with two of TLM’s self-advocates who are here to raise awareness of leprosy amongst policymakers and civil society at the UN’s major disability rights conference. Join our side event on June 13th https://t.co/dRqoaNYxCj

[Leprosy Research @LeprosyResearch]

6/6. Panel:
Dr Salma Al-Nims, UN ESCWA
Mr Amar Timalsina, (Nepal) The Leprosy Mission & IDEA
Dr Elvira Psaila, Services Manager, Aġenzija Sapport (Malta)
Ms Robinah Alambuya, President - Transforming Communities for Inclusion (TCI, Uganda)

[Leprosy Research @LeprosyResearch]

5/6. Keynote address by the UN Special Rapporteur on Disability, Ms Heba Hagrass https://t.co/vHzt1Q4lMh followed by a panel discussion chaired by Mathias Duck @mathiasduck 👇

[Leprosy Research @LeprosyResearch]

4/6. #COSP17 Join @Leprosymissint on Thursday 13 June, 10am (NY), for the side-event: "The right to work & employment for persons with disabilities in LMICs: lessons from the front line & what this means for states, the UN and civil society" Watch live https://t.co/bw93TFjKT9

[Leprosy Research @LeprosyResearch]

3/6. "If we want to truly understand diseases like leprosy, we need to put persons affected by these diseases at the centre, and talk with them - or, even better, let them talk and we listen." @mathiasduck
Listen to Mathias and others speak at #COSP17 next week.👇

[Leprosy Research @LeprosyResearch]

2/6. "Having experienced the disease, disability and associated discrimination, persons affected by NTDs have a unique voice and perspective, they bring passion to the work and take the programs closer to the communities they are designed to benefit." @mathiasduck

[The Leprosy Mission International @Leprosymissint]

At The Leprosy Mission, we are dedicated to challenging the impact of leprosy-related disabilities and promoting self-care in communities.
Join us at #COSP17 to advocate for change and #BeatNTDs. Together, we can make a difference. https://t.co/ls2B8nqTfm

[Leprosy Research @LeprosyResearch]

1/6. @mathiasduck reminds us that ultimately it is the people, not the diseases, that are neglected: most are living in poverty & with inadequate living standards. https://t.co/yGEmherUGy
Mathias is speaking @COSP17 next week.

[The Leprosy Mission International @Leprosymissint]

#COSP17 is kicking off today at the @UN in NYC! The focus is on rethinking disability inclusion. Join our side event on 13th June, 10:00 NY/ET, exploring work rights for persons with disability in low/mid-income nations. Find more https://t.co/3gfji7mHa9

[The Leprosy Mission International @Leprosymissint]

Today we are at #COSP17, the UN’s annual disability rights conference.

We will be speaking to delegates about the ways that persons affected by leprosy may achieve their rights under the CRPD.

We will also be looking for new partnerships, so please talk with us if you’re here

[REDRESS @REDRESS_Liberia]

Embracing people-centred care is essential to supporting mental wellbeing of those afected by #NTDs. Read more here from @Laura_Deano @LSTMnews➡️📖 https://t.co/kEy1WxzYV8

[Mathias Duck @mathiasduck]

@LATAM1nairlines You have my number, I need solutions, today

[Mathias Duck @mathiasduck]

El sistema de @LATAMAirlines y su atención al cliente es NEFASTO. Llevo varios reclamos hace meses y no me resuelven, encima me responsabilizan a mi. Encima dicen que tengo tratamiento preferente por ser viajero frecuente, pero no se resuelve NADA. LA MEN TA BLE

[Carrie Barrett @Carrie_Barrett_]

@Laura_Deano Finally, we got to hear from @mathiasduck about how “neglected tropical diseases aren’t neglected, they’re neglected people”. Very powerful words 👏🏼

[Effect Hope @effecthope]

.@mathiasduck from the @ILEPAntiLeprosy on why participation and inclusion of people affected by NTDs in formal research is so critical:

"We need to let them take the lead. In many cases they know a way forward and they're deeply invested in it."

[NNN @NTD_NGOs]

Your speakers 👥 for the launch of the supplement on mental health and stigma and NTDs in the International Health Journal of @RSTMH.

Join us:
📅 Wed 24 April
🕒 5-6pm
📍London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine & online 💻

For More 👉https://t.co/M8bXSghcjl