Lupus is a global health problem that affects people of all nationalities, races, ethnicities, genders and
ages. Lupus can affect any part of the body in any way at any time, often with unpredictable and lifechanging results.

Since 2004 and led by the World Lupus Federation, lupus organizations around the globe have
conducted activities on May 10 to raise awareness and educate the public about the symptoms and
health effects of lupus.