Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited condition which occurs worldwide regardless of ethnicity or gender. It most commonly results in the lack of melanin pigment in the hair, skin and eyes (oculocutaneous albinism), causing vulnerability to sun exposure.

The persecutions of people with albinism take place mostly in Sub-Saharan African communities, especially within East Africa. [3]: 81 Albinism is a genetically inherited condition which is rare and worldwide. It affects approximately one in twenty thousand people. [4]

people with albinism are often denied justice and face barriers to accessing effective remedies for human rights violations. People with albinism are entitled to civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights recognized in international human rights law. The International

June 13 is International Albinism Awareness Day, concerning a genetic condition that is poorly understood in the Middle East and North Africa. Activists hope bringing greater attention to the...

2017年7月19日 · Social development challenges faced by persons with albinism Document source. UN General Assembly. Date. 19 July 2017. Document number. A/72/169. Document type. Thematic Reports. Additional document information. 72nd Session. Collection. Research & Reports. Profile Keywords. Albinism/Persons with Albinism.

2022年3月30日 · The Independent Expert on human rights and albinism, Mukuka-Anne Miti-Drummond, urges States to recognize brutal attacks against people with albinism as hate crimes and harmful practices, and enact laws to protect them.

2015年4月10日 · Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited condition which commonly results in the lack of melanin pigment in the hair, skin and eyes, causing vulnerability to sun exposure.

2015年8月5日 · Located in rural Western Tanzania, the center has become a refuge of sort for children with albinism, who are often unable to attend school due to discrimination and fear of attacks: Because of the fairness of their skin, some consider the children “ghosts,” and they have been targeted for ritual killings.

ana antami is a non-profit organization championing the rights, empowerment, and inclusion of persons with albinism, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. We break barriers through advocacy, economic empowerment, and defending the rights of persons with albinism.

2019年6月13日 · Persons with albinism routinely face ongoing hurdles and challenges to their human rights, ranging from stigma and discrimination, to barriers in health and education. Albinism is a rare,...