The Global Partnership for Zero Leprosy (GPZL) is a consortium committed to eradicating leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease. The goal of the GPZL is to engage stakeholders, link their expertise, empower and leverage the collective strengths of its members towards the ultimate objective of leprosy eradication: zero infection and disease, zero disability, zero stigma, and zero discrimination through any one or all of the following means: community expertise and influence; building and strengthening connections; advocating at national and international levels; mobilizing resources; aligning and accelerating research; supporting the scaling up of promising interventions. The GPZL may undertake any other lawful activity appropriate to the achievement of its purposes. The income and property of the association shall be used solely for the advancement of its purposes. The association does not pursue any profit-making purpose. The association is politically and religiously neutral.