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Human Rights
A record of albinism news, research, and advocacy from trusted sources around the world. Reviewed by a human editor before publication.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismThe Human Rights Crisis: Addressing Violence Against People with Albinism
People with albinism continue to face threats of violence and dismemberment in some regions, with UN human rights bodies working to protect this vulnerable population.
Human RightsOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN Committee Questions Benin on Discrimination Against People with Albinism
Experts from the UN Committee on Racial Discrimination raise concerns about discrimination facing people with albinism in Benin during country review.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismEswatini Cultural Leaders Take Stand Against Albinism Discrimination
Traditional leaders in Eswatini are confronting harmful myths about albinism, demonstrating how cultural authorities can become allies in fighting discrimination.
Human RightsUNHCR AfricaUN Daily Brief Highlights Issues Facing People with Albinism
The United Nations has released a daily brief focusing on albinism alongside other humanitarian concerns, including displacement in Central America.
Human RightsOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN Committee Reviews Zambia's Disability Rights Record, Including Albinism Protections
The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has published findings on seven countries, including Zambia, where albinism rights were assessed.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismProtecting the Rights and Safety of People with Albinism Worldwide
Amid ongoing human rights violations, advocacy efforts intensify to ensure people with albinism can live safely and with dignity around the world.
Human RightsOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismIndependent Expert on Albinism Releases New Report on Rights Protection
The UN Independent Expert on Albinism has published findings on protecting the human rights of persons with albinism globally.
Human RightsOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN Committee Commends Burundi on Anti-Discrimination Progress, Including Protections for Albinism
The UN Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination has recognized Burundi's efforts to combat discrimination against people with albinism amid broader human rights discussions.
Human RightsOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN Committee: Tanzania's Inaction on Ritual Attacks Against People with Albinism Amounts to Condoning
The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities criticizes Tanzania for failing to investigate and address violence against people with albinism.
Human RightsUNHCR AfricaUNHCR Resettles Refugees with Albinism from Malawi Due to Safety Concerns
The UN Refugee Agency has relocated refugees with albinism from Malawi due to persistent threats, highlighting ongoing protection challenges.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismUN Reports Surge in Attacks on People with Albinism During COVID-19 Pandemic
A United Nations expert has reported an alarming increase in violence against people with albinism during the global pandemic, citing harmful superstitions as a driving factor.
Human RightsUNHCR AfricaUNHCR Provides Protection for Young Congolese Refugee with Albinism Fleeing Persecution
A young person with albinism from DRC receives life-saving support from UNHCR after escaping harmful superstitious beliefs targeting their condition.
Human RightsPubMed — Albinism ResearchRare Albino Asian Water Snake Discovered in Assam: First Documented Sighting
Wildlife researchers have documented the first-ever sighting of an albino Asian water snake in Assam, India, marking a significant discovery for biodiversity studies.
Human RightsOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN Expert: Eliminating Barriers for Persons with Albinism Critical in Lesotho
UN Independent Expert on Albinism urges Lesotho to address challenges faced by persons with albinism through inclusive policy reforms and awareness programs.
Human RightsOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN Report: Children with Albinism and Their Right to Family Life
A new UN report examines the challenges children with albinism face in enjoying their right to family life and offers recommendations for improvement.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismMalawians with Albinism Call for Better Cancer Prevention Support
Individuals with albinism in Malawi advocate for improved cancer prevention measures, highlighting healthcare challenges faced by their community.
Human RightsUNHCR AfricaUN Marks First International Albinism Awareness Day, Calls for Greater Protection
The United Nations celebrated the inaugural International Albinism Awareness Day, highlighting both achievements and ongoing challenges faced by people with albinism worldwide.
Human RightsUNHCR AfricaDouble Standards in Asylum Processes: How Skin Color Affects Refugee Treatment
Recent reporting reveals troubling disparities in how refugees with albinism and darker-skinned asylum seekers are processed in certain countries.
Human RightsOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN Expert: Portugal Must Better Implement Laws to Protect People With Albinism
A UN independent expert urges Portugal to strengthen implementation of existing laws to better protect persons with albinism and address their unique needs.
Human RightsOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismMadagascar: UN expert urges action against dangerous myths to protect people with albinism
UN Independent Expert calls for Madagascar to address dangerous misconceptions and poverty that fuel attacks against people with albinism.