被忽视的热带病常常导致对人权和基本自由的侵犯，包括平等权和不受歧视的权利。解决导致被忽视的热带病或由其引发的人权问题，对帮助预防和治疗这些疾病以及确保患者的尊严和福祉具有重要作用。
NTDs often result in violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including equality and non-discrimination. Addressing the human rights issues that cause or come about as a result of NTDs has an important role in helping to prevent and treat these diseases, as well as in ensuring the dignity and well-being of those afflicted.