New
Mid-July Newsletter
World Vitiligo Day Refused to End
We thought we were wrapping up the conference. Instead, we seem to have opened the next chapter.
Our mid-July VRF Newsletter is now live.
It offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what really happened during World Vitiligo Day 2026 in Chandigarh—including a few stories that never made it to social media.
But this issue is not simply another conference recap.
Sometimes the most interesting projects begin after everyone thinks the event is over.
What comes next
The newsletter explores why World Vitiligo Day now continues well beyond June 25—and where the movement is heading next.
Inside, you will find:
- A candid look behind the scenes of WVD 2026 in Chandigarh
- The first glimpse of the National Vitiligo Atlas of India
- An introduction to the Global Vitiligo Observatory
- A preview of our upcoming gathering in Goa: The Human Side of Vitiligo
- Reflections on science, curiosity, evidence, and the danger of convenient false choices
- Updates on WVD history, art, advocacy, patient voices, and the wider global community
Read the full issue
A longer read, best enjoyed with a little time and curiosity.
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