Face Equality Week 2026 starts on 11th May and we are asking you to Think Before You Speak.
Face Equality Week 2026 (11th – 15th May) is our opportunity to transform conversations about visible differences. At Changing Faces, we use this annual campaign to tackle stigma and discrimination head-on, while celebrating the strength, resilience, and diversity of people living with a visible difference. We are committed to empowering individuals to embrace who they are and thrive in a more accepting, inclusive society.
Get involved with Face Equality Week 2026
Face Equality Week isn’t just for people with a visible difference, it is for all of us. Whether you have a visible difference, know someone who does, or simply want to build a kinder, more inclusive world, this campaign is about changing hearts and minds across society. When you Think Before You Speak, you are not just being polite, you are showing respect, dignity, and acceptance. You are helping someone feel safe, valued, and confident in their own skin.
Think Before You Speak: No one owes you an explanation for their appearance.
Face Equality Week only grows stronger with your voice behind it. Every post shared, every conversation started, and every act of solidarity sends a message that appearance-based discrimination has no place in our society. Here’s how you can get involved and make a real difference this Face Equality Week.
Join us on Wednesday 13th May at 6.30pm for an honest, supportive conversation. You will hear directly from people with visible differences, gain practical coping strategies, and have the chance to ask your questions live. You will not be onscreen. You will also be able to chat with other attendees who understand what you are going through.
Launching 11th May! The ERD tool is a simple three step strategy to help you feel confident and in control when dealing with staring, questions, or comments about your visible difference.
Put on your trainers and raise vital funds for Changing Faces this May with Steps for Change! To mark Face Equality Week we are asking our community to set their own challenge this May and raise funds to support our life-changing work with every step you take.
Launching 11th May! Watch and share our beautifully bold campaign video featuring a group of our campaigners and ambassadors sharing the comments they've faced, as well as what has helped them to build the confidence to be themselves.
If you need support, our website contains self help resources about dealing with people’s reactions and our support and information line is available to you.