The journal supports the adoption of the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), recommending the use of the SAGER Guidelines (Sex and Gender Equity in Research).

These guidelines are a set of recommendations for reporting information on sex and gender in the study, data analysis, results, and interpretation of research findings, aimed at guiding authors in the design and preparation of their manuscripts. Check also: Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) Guidelines Checklist.

Hansenologia Internationalis advocates for the use of inclusive language, recognizing diversity and respecting all individuals in ensuring more equal opportunities.

Inclusive language utilizes the resources of language to gradually eliminate and transform the use of words and expressions that may be considered discriminatory and stigmatizing towards socially underrepresented, unprotected, or vulnerable individuals, groups, or communities to stereotypes, negative perceptions, and attributions. To this end, it recommends reading and using the Guide for the Use of Inclusive Language.

Source: Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER), Guidelines Checklist  and Guide for the Use of Inclusive Language.