News - 22 Jun `24World Vitiligo Day capitals from 2011 to this year

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As we approach World Vitiligo Day on June 25th, let's take a moment to map out the WVD capitals. Each year, the international campaign's headquarters shift to a new country, maximizing its global reach.

Campaign Headquarters

  • 2024: 🇨🇴 Cali, Colombia
  • 2023: 🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • 2022: 🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico
  • 2021: 🇮🇩 Jakarta, Indonesia
  • 2020: 🇷🇸 Zagreb, Serbia
  • 2019: 🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam
  • 2018: 🇺🇸 Boston, USA
  • 2017: 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • 2016: 🇨🇿 Prague, the Czech Republic
  • 2015: 🇨🇳 Shenyang, China
  • 2014: 🇮🇳 Chandigarh, India
  • 2013: 🇺🇸 Detroit, USA
  • 2012: 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy (official launch)
  • 2011: 🇳🇬 Lagos, Nigeria (Purple Fun Day).

In the USA or France, for example, national events migrate between states annually, while in countries like China and India, WVD events are traditionally held in the same location, reflecting local customs and continuity.

At the heart of WVD is an annual conference that focuses on aspects of vitiligo relevant to the host region. Topics include basic research, treatments, lifestyle adaptations, mental health, and human rights advocacy, offering a holistic view of the condition and its impact on individuals' lives. The format and duration of the conference vary, ranging from a half-day to a full three days, depending on the region and the number of attendees.

Annual Themes

  • 2024: United by the Skin / Unidos Por la Piel
  • 2023: Vitiligo: Looking into the Future
  • 2022: Learning To Live With Vitiligo
  • 2021: Embracing Life With Vitiligo
  • 2020: SELF: Awareness, Love, Respect, Care
  • 2019: The Quality of Life of Vitiligo Patients
  • 2018: Children, Research, and Hope for the Future

History of the Campaign

How did a small local event develop into a huge global movement in less than a decade? Read the Brief History of The World Vitiligo Day.

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A big thank you to INCYTE for their unwavering support of the global WVD headquarters and some local initiatives.

Check out educational resource on vitiligo for patients and their families This Is Vitiligo

 

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