Face equality
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Face equality is a social movement that seeks to normalize and de-stigmatize facial disfigurement (FD), and, by extent, lessen prejudice towards individuals with facial disfigurements.[1] The term and corresponding movement was founded in 2008 by UK-based charity Changing Faces.[2][3]
Face Equality Week, which Changing Faces also launched, is held annually in May.[2] Themes for the week have included "Stop the Stare" (2022),[4] and "We Will Not Hide" (2023). Face Equality Week was recognized by South Carolina In 2024.[5]
The Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation in Taiwan also holds a Facial Equality Day in May.[3][6]