Inclusion is strength! Africans with albinism are fighting for their rights against stigma, dehumanization, and even violence. Albinism is a genetically inherited condition that results in the insufficient production of melanin. Partial or full absence of pigment in the skin, eyes, and hair can result. For people with albinism, superstitions and lack of awareness can contribute to fewer educational and employment opportunities, poor access to health and preventative care, and—in the worst cases—abuse, harm, and death at the hands of others. Here are three things you should know on #InternationalAlbinismAwarenessDay. #OpenSociety #Albinism #AlbinismAwareness #IAAD #Africa #HumanRights #shorts
Three Things Africans with Albinism Want You to Know
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Inclusion is strength! Africans with albinism are fighting for their rights against stigma, dehumanization, and even violence. Albinism is a genetically inherited condition that results in the insufficient production of melanin. Partial or full absence of pigment in the skin, eyes, and hair can result. For people with albinism, superstitions and lack of awareness can contribute to fewer educational and employment opportunities, poor access to health and preventative care, and—in the worst cases—abuse, harm, and death at the hands of others. Here are three things you should know on #InternationalAlbinismAwarenessDay. #OpenSociety #Albinism #AlbinismAwareness #IAAD #Africa #HumanRights #shorts
