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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.
Jane Kasweka
Livingstone, Zambia
Delphile Bandha
Livingstone, Zambia
Purity Kashweka
Livingstone, Zambia
Dorcus Siabasimbi
Livingstone, Zambia
Carolina Khaskelis from the United States is visiting Livingstone, Zambia, where she is spending time with members of the local albinism community, including Jane Kasweka, Delphile Bandha, Purity Kashweka, and Dorcus Siabasimbi. Alongside distributing essential sunscreen, Carolina is listening to their stories and learning more about their experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismLancaster University to host international albinism conference
Researchers, advocates, and community members will gather at Lancaster University for a conference centred on albinism. A date has not yet been confirmed publicly.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismUgandans with albinism call for equal hiring
People with albinism in Uganda say they are routinely passed over for jobs despite their qualifications. They are calling on employers to judge applications on merit.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismKenya marks Albinism Awareness Day amid calls for more support
Advocates in Kenya used Albinism Awareness Day to press for stronger protections and services for people with albinism across the country.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismKenya gender commission calls for stronger albinism protections
The National Gender and Equality Commission has urged the Kenyan government to do more to protect people with albinism from discrimination and violence.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismFiji calls for stronger support for people with albinism
FBC News reports on growing calls in Fiji for improved services and protections for people with albinism, as advocates press for systemic change.
Human RightsAllAfrica — AlbinismSouth Africa health workers urged to protect migrant patients
Ahead of a 30 June 2026 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups, public health professionals are calling on clinicians to uphold care for refugees and migrants regardless of documentation status.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismInternational Albinism Day: beyond the medical lens
Each June 13, International Albinism Awareness Day asks the world to see people with albinism as people first — not patients, not symbols.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismSouth Africa marks International Albinism Awareness Day 2024
The South African government recognised International Albinism Awareness Day on 13 June 2024, drawing attention to the rights and dignity of people with albinism.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismSouth Africa calls communities to end albinism discrimination
The Department of Social Development marked Albinism Awareness Day by urging South Africans to challenge discrimination in their own communities. The call came ahead of International Albinism Awareness Day on 13 June.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismPeople with albinism push for public sector jobs in Uganda
Advocates in Uganda are calling on the government to open more public sector roles to people with albinism, citing persistent exclusion from formal employment.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismNigeria launches campaign to promote albinism dignity
A new campaign in Nigeria aims to challenge discrimination and affirm the rights of people with albinism. Details remain limited but the initiative marks a public step toward visibility.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismNigerians with albinism call for inclusion, not pity
Activists and community members in Nigeria are pushing for structural change — access, representation, and dignity — over charitable sympathy.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismAttacked in Africa, fitted with prosthetics in New Jersey
People with albinism who lost limbs in ritual attacks across sub-Saharan Africa have received prosthetic arms through a New Jersey-based programme.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismUN calls for essential healthcare for Zimbabweans with albinism
The United Nations has demanded that Zimbabwe ensure people with albinism can access basic healthcare, raising concern over persistent gaps in provision.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismAfrican court holds Tanzania responsible for albinism attacks
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights has ruled Tanzania violated the rights of people with albinism. The decision marks a significant moment in regional human rights accountability.
Human RightsGoogle News — AlbinismPakistan marks International Albinism Awareness Day
Radio Pakistan reported on the annual observance, held each June 13 to draw attention to the rights and lives of people with albinism worldwide.
Human RightsAllAfrica — AlbinismUN Human Rights Council adopts resolution on neglected tropical diseases
Resolution 62/27 links neglected tropical diseases to human rights for the first time at the UN Human Rights Council level. The decision was made at the body's sixty-second session in Geneva.
Human RightsAllAfrica — AlbinismUN adopts first resolution linking NTDs and human rights
The UN Human Rights Council passed its first-ever resolution connecting neglected tropical diseases to human rights, led by a core group of African states including Malawi.
Human RightsAllAfrica — AlbinismSouth Africa's illegal initiation schools face renewed scrutiny
Authorities in South Africa have moved against illegal initiation schools, where people with albinism face documented risks of harm and exploitation.
Human RightsAllAfrica — AlbinismSouth Africa's deportation drives interrupt critical medical treatment
People with albinism and other migrants removed mid-treatment face lasting health risks, Daily Maverick reports. Access to sun protection and dermatology care is among what is lost.