Face Equality Week 2020

19 May 2020

What is Face Equality Week?

Face Equality Week is the UK’s only campaign to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and equally whatever the appearance of their face or body. It’s a special time of celebration and action, which champions our community, gives a voice to more people with a visible difference, and changes people’s perceptions.

When is Face Equality Week 2020?

We are delighted to announce that Face Equality Week 2020 will be taking place from 18 to 22 May, with Face Equality Day on Wednesday 20 May.

What’s planned for Face Equality Week 2020?

Our theme this year focuses on representation, ensuring people with a visible difference are seen and heard during this time of crisis. From not being able to rely on usual support networks, to feeling anxious about how to manage with stares, comments and abuse once the lockdown eases, people with visible differences are facing unique challenges during this pandemic. That's why it's so important to share the stories and experiences of lockdown from our community, including hopes for the future. Join their Butterfly Challenge or check out their Wellbeing Support Pack and get active on

https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/campaign/faceequalityweek

Nicola’s NF2 Journey

Nicola creates her own YouTube videos to help promote NF2 awareness. Find out more about her NF2 journey here:

Making the Future of Work inclusive of persons with disability

Check out James' recent presentation at a conference in Geneva highlighting issues of "face equality" in the workplace

The Royal Society - A Quest for the perfect Human…? A debate on the implications of human genome editing

Find out more about the debate recently undertaken at The Royal Society here:

Appearance Matters: Prof Diana Harcourt and Maia Thornton

Find out both Diana's and Maia's views on their work and the importance of their work for people with NF:

Jane Frances

Here Jane Frances tells us how findings from psychological research can help parents and teachers of children with NF

Sarah’s Story

Sarah has NF1 and works full time for the NHS check out her intriguing story here

Laura’s Story

Read about Laura's experience of undergoing surgery to remove a tumour from her spine here:

Visible Difference Equality Law Research: summary of findings

Find out more about the results here:

The Galloway Family and their “amazing” four year old Ruby

Have a read about the incredibly brave young Ruby Galloway (NF1) and check out their previous and future fundraiers.

Face Equality Week 2020

When is Face Equality Week 2020?