A woman with albinism hands written material to women with their babies.
Nathalie, a nurse by profession, has made her albinism a great strength, especially in her work. Her difference intrigues people, who come to meet her by curiosity and to greet her commitment. UNICEF/Sibylle Desjardins

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  • Full list of reports
  • The right to education and persons with albinism - A/HRC/55/45
  • Impact of climate change on persons with albinism - A/78/167
  • Human rights defenders working on albinism - A/HRC/52/36
  • Harmful practices and hate crimes targeting persons with albinism - A/HRC/49/56
  • Achievements, accomplishments, challenges and the way forward: an overview of work on the mandate Summary - A/HRC/46/32
  • Women and children impacted by albinism - A/HRC/43/42
  • Right to access to justice for persons with albinism - A/HRC/40/62
  • Albinism Worldwide - A/74/190 and A/74/190/Corr.1
  • Right of persons with albinism to the highest attainable standard of health -  A/HRC/37/57
  • Witchcraft and the human rights of persons with albinism -  A/HRC/34/59
  • Vision for the mandate - A/HRC/31/63

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cover image of the report Albinism Worldwide 2021 depicting a child with albinism clinging to the robes of an adult

PEOPLE WITH ALBINISM WORLDWIDE

A Human Rights Perspective

This groundbreaking report aims to provide a comprehensive account of the human rights situation of people with albinism around the world to help to build solidarity among the global albinism community.

Full report [PDF]
cover of a leaflet on albinism depicting a baby with albinism

Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism

This leaflet offers concise information on albinism, the mandate of the Independent Expert, and how to submit information to the Independent Expert. Leaflet is available in English and French.

Leaflet

Child's rights

Listening to the voices of young people today will help us reimagine a better tomorrow. Let's support children and young people to lift their voices and claim their rights.

Join us!

Music to overcome bullying

Robdarius Brown, stage name Roben X, was bullied as a child because of his albinism. Today, he wishes to raise awareness of his condition and fight against bullying.

“The change starts with you,” he says.

Access to education and employment for persons with albinism

In the latest installment of the video series from the office of the United Nations Independent Expert, we follow the story of Christophe, an architect with albinism who highlights the challenges that persons with albinism often face in trying to access education and employment. This video was in collaboration with the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria Faculty of Law, South Africa. Read the full report on the protection of persons with albinism.

Always make your voice louder

South Africa must act urgently to end the dangers faced by people with #albinism, including colour discrimination – @UNAlbinism: "We have to change this and highlight the gifts, talents and potential of people with albinism to be amazing contributors to #SouthAfrica and the world. This is one of the most effective ways to tackle stigma and discrimination," the expert says.

@ThandoHopa shares her inspiring story.