Burns survivor discusses the importance of Face Equality Day

It is clear that lockdown and self-isolation is having a big impact on the nation as a whole. But for those with a visible difference, they are often excluded from public life on any given day – not just during the pandemic. People with a visible difference – a scar, mark or condition on their face or body that makes them look different – often contend with stares, comments and bullying with many saying they rarely seeing anyone who looks like them in the media, adverts and campaigns. 

To mark Face Equality Day, part of Face Equality Week – the UK’s leading charity for everyone with a visible difference Changing Faces has partnered with Avon for a second year on their #PledgeToBeSeen campaign, which is calling on beauty and fashion brands to represent more people with a visible difference. 

Johnny spoke to one of the ambassadors – 40 year-old burns survivor, Tulsi: