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World Vitiligo Day 2024: Today, June 25, 25 people from all across the globe are observing this day. The aim of World Vitiligo Day is to increase public awareness of vitiligo, a skin disorder that causes white spots on the skin due to pigment loss. This day is essential for raising public awareness of the illness, which impacts millions of people globally, and for encouraging a better understanding of it.

For those who have it, vitiligo presents social and psychological difficulties because it is frequently misinterpreted and stigmatized.

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The purpose of World Vitiligo Day is to raise awareness of the challenges and experiences faced by people with vitiligo in order to fight prejudice and encourage acceptance. Additionally, it offers a forum for lobbying, promoting easier access to support networks, funding for research, and healthcare.

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There are numerous events happening all over the country on this day: community get-togethers, seminars, awareness campaigns, and more. These events serve to spread important knowledge about the illness, available treatments, and ways to support individuals who are affected. Additionally, World Vitiligo Day serves as a reminder of the value of accepting diversity and promoting an inclusive community where variations in appearance are valued and acknowledged.

Through these initiatives, the day hopes to uplift the lives of those who suffer from vitiligo and spur a worldwide movement toward acceptance, empathy, and understanding. Therefore, we have gathered a few motivational quotes that you can forward to loved ones who are experiencing this issue, as well as friends.

World Vitiligo Day 2024 Quotes

“If God wanted me to be black, I’d be black. If God wanted me to be white, I’d be white. But he chose for me to be both and original. So I guess that’s the way I’m supposed to be.” Winnie Harlow

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“I had to relearn how to love myself by forgetting the opinions of everyone else and focusing on my opinion of myself.” Winnie Harlow

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“I loved myself. And with that, opportunities started to fall in my lap and I thank God for all of them. Try loving yourself.” Winnie Harlow

“The moment I laid eyes on Chantelle, I wanted her on Top Model. Her beauty is undeniable and her skin breaks down barriers of what is considered beautiful.” Tyra Banks, host of America’s Next Top Model, speaking about Chantelle Brown Young- Winnie Harlow

“Vitiligo is a blessing in disguise. It makes you a better person when you accept your own imperfections and those of others.” Christina Chitwood

“I have vitiligo. Today a kid told me ‘I think God couldn’t choose which color to make you, you’re beautiful like the rainbow!'”

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For those who have it, vitiligo presents social and psychological difficulties because it is frequently misinterpreted and stigmatized. The purpose of World Vitiligo Day is to raise awareness of the challenges and experiences faced by people who have vitiligo in order to fight prejudice and encourage acceptance. Additionally, it offers a forum for lobbying, promoting easier access to support networks, financing for research, and healthcare. There are people who have diseases that will kill them.” Lee Thomas

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“I have a skin disorder that destroys the pigmentation of my skin, it’s something that I cannot help. OK?” Michael Jackson