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Our application for membership at United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) was reviewed earlier this week, and a consultative status was recommended by the Committee on NGOs for approval by ECOSOC.
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World Vitiligo Day (WVD) has come a long way since its inception, evolving from a grassroots movement to a global phenomenon. A key goal of the WVD campaign has been to gain official recognition from the United Nations (UN), spotlighting vitiligo on the world stage and encouraging governments to boost research in this area.To achieve this, the Vitiligo Research (VR) Foundation set an ambitious target: collecting 500,000 signatures for a petition to the UN.
This goal was surpassed in 2015, demonstrating the widespread support for vitiligo awareness and research. In a significant step forward, on July 26, 2016, the VR Foundation became a Consultative Member of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). This membership allows the Foundation to directly advocate for the WVD campaign within the UN, bringing the voices of millions affected by vitiligo closer to global decision-makers.
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Many people deal with vitiligo while remaining in the public eye, maintaining a positive outlook, and having a successful career.
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