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FACE EQUALITY

A yellow rectangle with line drawing illustrations of people with facial differences. Some smile at the camera, others use their hands to make a frame pose, and one holds a picture frame around their face, showing that all of their faces are masterpieces. In the top left corner is an image of an Instagram style "save" button in black, with white text that reads "Save The Date!" The header is in black text and reads "International Face Equality Week." On the right in black text it says "12 - 19 May 2025." The campaign hashtag is at the bottom: "#MyFaceIsAMasterpiece" “#MyBodyIsAMasterpiece.” Behind the text and images is a paintbrush style stroke pattern.

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What is Face Equality?

Face Equality refers to the concept that individuals should be treated fairly and without discrimination based on their facial appearance.

It emphasizes the idea that everyone, regardless of their facial features, has inherent value and should be respected with the same rights and opportunities.

A black brush stroke dashes across various faces on a yellow textured background. “What is Face Equality?” is written on top in yellow. All 5 graphics are white, yellow and black.

Image: Three faces look to the right. "Face Equality refers to the concept that individuals should be treated fairly and without discrimination based on their facial appearance.”

It emphasizes the idea that everyone, regardless of their facial features, has inherent value and should be respected with the same rights and opportunities.

FEI works as an Alliance of oranizations towards equality, both legally and socially, for people with marks, scars, and conditions affecting their appearances.

What is a facial difference?

Any mark, scar or condition affecting the appearance of the head and/or neck.

This might include:

Cogenital conditions (craniofacial anomalies such as: Apert or Crouzon syndrome, Cleft Lip, etc.)

Scars/burns

Skin conditions (acne/psoriasis)

Birthmarks

Cancer/disease

Note on Language: Trying to say the right thing can sometimes be uncomfortable. If in doubt, ask someone how they self-identify i.e. ‘I have a visible difference.’

FACES: The National Craniofacial Association is one of the founding members of Face Equality International, an alliance of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), charities and support groups which are working at national, regional, or international levels to promote the campaign for Face Equality.

FACE IT
Facial Disfigurement and My Fight for Face Equality

Written by James Partridge

An honest memoir of the battle after severe facial burns; it’s a practical self-help guide for anyone with a facial difference and a manual for health professionals trying to help them. And, finally, it’s a manifesto for face equality, rooting out the stigmas of face-ism that oppress us all… and urging new face values in our 21st century world.

Available Here