We continue with our coverage of the landmark UN Human Rights Council resolution, recognising neglected tropical diseases as a human rights issue. While governments have pledged stronger political action, advocates say the real challenge now is turning that commitment into meaningful change for the more than one billion people affected worldwide. For the perspective of an NGO working to combat neglected tropical diseases and advance the rights of affected communities, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Inés Egino, Coordinator for Strategic Alliances at the Anesvad Foundation.