• On the night of 31 December, eight people broke into Yasin Phiri's house, a 54-year-old person with albinism, while he was sleeping in Kande, Nkhata Bay. (amnesty.ca)
  • The superstitions include the belief that having sex with a person with albinism can cure HIV or that their skin, hair, feet, hands, eyes, genitals or breasts have supernatural powers to bring good luck or boost the effectiveness of witchcraft potions, according to the U.N. and rights activists. (nbc4i.com)
  • The most fundamental human need is to be loved by another person - to be known and to be accepted, which is poignantly true for the person with albinism who may be immediately noticed by many but truly seen by few. (immploy.com)
  • Michael also spoke, to tell the people of the challenges and fears he faces as a person with albinism. (throughtheroof.org)
  • In Malawi, justice was served in April when a court convicted 12 men over the 2018 killing of MacDonald Masambuka , a person with albinism. (amnesty.or.th)
  • A person with albinism may have no color, lighter than normal skin color, or patchy missing skin color. (medlineplus.gov)
  • In Africa it is estimated that 1 in every 5,000 have albinism with the prevalence of albinism in Tanzania estimated to be 1 in 1,400. (prweb.com)
  • Tragically, due to myth and superstition, persons with albinism living in sub-Saharan Africa are being persecuted daily. (prweb.com)
  • I have a dream one day that persons with albinism all across Africa will take their rightful place in every level of society and that the days of discrimination will be a faint memory. (prweb.com)
  • The latest comments from Minister Nicholas Dausi are yet another indication that persons with albinism in Malawi are on their own when it comes to their safety and security," said Muleya Mwananyanda, Amnesty International's Deputy Director for Southern Africa. (amnesty.ca)
  • Yet in many parts of the globe, and particularly in Africa, murder, violence and attacks and violations of the rights of persons with albinism persist. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • Relatively, recently, the body of a man with albinism was reportedly stolen from his grave two days after burial in South Africa. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • In May the Pan-African Parliament passed an historic resolution strongly condemning human rights violations against persons with albinism and endorsing the Regional Action Plan on Albinism in Africa (2017-2021) . (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • In accordance with the Regional Action Plan, we call on African States to urgently implement the Regional Action Plan on Albinism in Africa. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • In this photo supplied by pageant organiser John Karimazonde of the Mr and Miss Albinism Southern Africa Pageant, contestants take part in the pageant at the Harare International Conference Centre, Saturday Oct. 14, 2023. (nbc4i.com)
  • HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A glittering crown on her head and a bouquet of flowers in her hands, Andreia Solange Sicato Muhitu beamed at being named the co-winner of the the inaugural Mr. and Miss Albinism Southern Africa pageant. (nbc4i.com)
  • Although traditional beauty pageants have come under criticism for objectifying women's bodies, Muhitu thinks the Oct. 14 event where she was crowned could bring about positive change in parts of Africa where people with albinism are treated with disdain, ridicule and even violence driven by dangerously misguided superstitions. (nbc4i.com)
  • Albinism is more common in sub-Saharan Africa, where it affects about 1 in 5,000 people. (wrbl.com)
  • The Africa Albinism Network supports organizations representing persons with albinism in Africa to implement the Plan of Action to End Attacks and Other Human Rights Violations Targeting Persons with Albinism in Africa (Plan of Action 2021-2031) at the national level through the creation of National Action Plans. (africaalbinismnetwork.org)
  • Browse the map to see the status of implementation of the African Union Plan of Action to End Attacks and Other Human Rights Violations Targeting Persons with Albinism in Africa (2021-2031) through National Action Plans. (africaalbinismnetwork.org)
  • Since 2006, nearly 800 attacks and other violations against persons with albinism have been reported across 28 countries in the Africa region. (africaalbinismnetwork.org)
  • The Regional Action Plan (2017-2021) was the first-ever regional mechanism to proactively address eradicating discrimination and violence against persons with albinism in Sub-Saharan Africa. (africaalbinismnetwork.org)
  • Its overarching objective was to monitor the true impact of efforts to protect and integrate persons with albinism by multiple stakeholders across Africa. (africaalbinismnetwork.org)
  • In its resolution on the Regional Action Plan, the European Parliament expressed deep concern at the continuing and far-reaching discrimination and persecution faced by persons with albinism in Africa and condemned any inhuman and degrading treatment suffered by persons with albinism. (africaalbinismnetwork.org)
  • Many attacks & killings of People with Albinism (PWA) in Africa are not documented or reported. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • In South Africa albinism is considered a disability. (immploy.com)
  • In the last decade, over 700 people with albinism across 30 countries in the region of Africa have been killed, mutilated, or traumatized by harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks. (humanists.international)
  • The incredible atrocities inflicted on persons with albinism in Eastern Africa made international headlines. (uni-mainz.de)
  • For further information on skin cancer revention and albinism, read about the programme run by the NGO, Standing Voice, in Tanzania - a blueprint to be replicated and expanded across Sub-Saharan Africa. (albinism-in-africa.com)
  • Please see our List of Resources , a list of publications on albinism in Africa. (albinism-in-africa.com)
  • The Plan, also endorsed by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights in 2017, adopts a multi-sectoral approach involving key actors and highlights areas needing intervention to address abuses committed against persons with albinism. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • 24 January 2017: How to break the myth of albinism? (albinism-in-africa.com)
  • Since January 2017, at least two people with albinism have been killed while seven more have reported crimes such as attempted murder or abduction. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • Despite stronger legislation since 2016, including reforms to the Penal Code and the Anatomy Act, to tackle attacks against people with albinism, we are seeing an alarming resurgence of killings and attacks against this vulnerable group in 2017. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • A new wave of killings and attacks against people with albinism emerged in January 2017, after a six month reprieve between June and December 2016. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • On 28 February 2017, Mercy Zainabu Banda, a 31-year-old woman with albinism was found murdered in Lilongwe with her hand, right breast and hair removed. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • This entry was posted in 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , albinos , Lilongwe , Malawi , Malawi voices , Mlonda village , Rule of Law , Thyolo District by Dr. F.P.M. van der Kraaij . (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a clearly defined set of seven types of genetic mutations which reduce or completely prevent the synthesis of eumelanin or pheomelanin, resulting in reduced pigmentation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Type I oculocutaneous albinism (OCA1a) is the form most commonly recognised as 'albino' as this results in a complete absence of melanin in the skin, hair/fur/feathers, and pink pupils, however this has led many to assume that all albinos are pure white with pink pupils, which is not the case. (wikipedia.org)
  • Albinism can be divided into 2 broad categories, as follows: oculocutaneous albinism and ocular albinism. (medscape.com)
  • Oculocutaneous albinism involves both the skin and the eyes, whereas ocular albinism mainly affects the eyes with minimal to no skin involvement. (medscape.com)
  • The primary morbidity of both oculocutaneous albinism and ocular albinism is eye related. (medscape.com)
  • Oculocutaneous albinism is mostly an autosomal recessive disorder, whereas ocular albinism is transmitted as a sex-linked or autosomal recessive disease. (medscape.com)
  • Oculocutaneous albinism is divided into approximately 10 different types. (medscape.com)
  • [ 2 ] and type II (tyrosinase positive) oculocutaneous albinism. (medscape.com)
  • Another important form of oculocutaneous albinism is type IB, which was previously called yellow mutant oculocutaneous albinism. (medscape.com)
  • Two additional rare types of oculocutaneous albinism with important systemic findings and an increased risk of mortality are Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome and Chediak-Higashi syndrome . (medscape.com)
  • The pathophysiology of oculocutaneous albinism involves a reduction in the amount of melanin present in each of the melanosomes. (medscape.com)
  • This results in type I oculocutaneous albinism, which is characterized by complete absence of skin and eye pigmentation, despite a normal number of melanosomes. (medscape.com)
  • In contrast, the type II (tyrosine positive) oculocutaneous albinism defect is within the P polypeptide, which is a melanosomal tyrosine transporter. (medscape.com)
  • Clinical utility gene card for oculocutaneous (OCA) and ocular albinism (OA)-an update. (cdc.gov)
  • Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome and oculocutaneous albinism in Chinese children with pigmentation defects and easy bruising. (cdc.gov)
  • Clinical utility gene card for: Oculocutaneous albinism. (cdc.gov)
  • In 1959, Hermansky and Pudlak described two patients with oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) who had bleeding diathesis. (medscape.com)
  • Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS) is a heterogeneous group of autosomal recessive disorders characterized by tyrosinase-positive oculocutaneous albinism (Ty-pos OCA), bleeding tendencies, and systemic complications associated to lysosomal dysfunction. (medscape.com)
  • Examples of albino laboratory mammals Albinism is the congenital absence of melanin in an animal or plant resulting in white hair, feathers, scales and skin and reddish pink or blue eyes. (wikipedia.org)
  • Albinism refers to a group of hereditary disorders that involve an abnormality of melanin synthesis or distribution. (medscape.com)
  • Albinism is caused by a disorder of melanin metabolism, and the defect can lie with either melanin synthesis or distribution. (medscape.com)
  • Albinism the general name for a group of conditions in which babies are born with too little melanin. (fightforsight.org.uk)
  • So a lack of melanin is one of several problems that affect vision in people with albinism. (fightforsight.org.uk)
  • Albinism, an inherited genetic condition that reduces melanin pigment production, is "still profoundly misunderstood," according to the U.N. human rights agency. (nbc4i.com)
  • Albinism is characterised by little or no melanin production. (immploy.com)
  • Without the protective pigment melanin, people with albinism are highly vulnerable to skin cancer. (albinism-in-africa.com)
  • Albinism causes a melanin deficiency that reduces pigmentation in the eye. (albinism-in-africa.com)
  • Tonight TLC premieres a new special, Born with Albinism , about a U.S. family who adopted five children from China, including four with Albinism, which a group of disorders that share the trait of lacking melanin in the skin, hair, and eyes. (starcasm.net)
  • Melanin is a dark pigment that occurs in the human body, and Albinism is extremely rare. (starcasm.net)
  • 2016. Primer registro de albinismo en Heteromys anomalus y su distribución geográfica actualizada en Venezuela. (degruyter.com)
  • All too often persons with albinism are portrayed as victims. (prweb.com)
  • It's endorsed by Under The Same Sun, A Canada -based and U.S.-registered NGO committed to ending discrimination and violence against persons with albinism. (prweb.com)
  • Ms. Ikponwosa Ero, first UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism says: "Women with albinism often face multiple discrimination. (prweb.com)
  • The Minister of Homeland Security's comments that attacks on persons with albinism have not reached crisis levels will only embolden those perpetrating the assaults and are a disturbing reminder of the government's inaction on the issue, Amnesty International said today. (amnesty.ca)
  • Malawi is experiencing a resurgence of attacks against persons with albinism, with two fatalities and three abductions since 31 December 2018. (amnesty.ca)
  • Amnesty International has documented an unprecedented wave of killings and other human rights abuses including abductions and robberies against persons with albinism in Malawi since November 2014. (amnesty.ca)
  • Persons with albinism are targeted for their body parts in the belief that they contain magical powers. (amnesty.ca)
  • The current population of people with albinism in Malawi is estimated at between 7,000 and 10,000, representing a ratio of 1 in every 1,800 persons. (amnesty.ca)
  • This year the International Albinism Awareness day is commemorated under the theme 'shining our light to the world' , providing an opportunity to reflect on progress and challenges facing persons with albinism. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • In 2018 many positive steps were taken regionally to advance the rights of persons with albinism. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • For example, a number of countries have taken steps to improve data on the lived realities of persons with albinism. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • Sierra Leone is conducting research to identify major challenges faced by persons with albinism. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • Moreover, a survey on the socio-economic and demographic status of persons with albinism seeking to understand the living conditions of persons with albinism was launched in Nigeria . (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • The United Nations Expert on Albinism opened a platform for persons with albinism to share their work and art through social media campaigns and exhibitions. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • In Tanzania, the Josphat Tornner Foundation launched a campaign to debunk harmful myths about persons with albinism though football matches. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • These achievements shine a light on the creativity and dynamism of activists regionally working to end discrimination and violence against persons with albinism. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • The murder of Macdonald Masambuka who disappeared at Mbawa Trading Centre in Nakawa village, northern Malawi, put the country in the spotlight for attacks and killings against persons with albinism. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • The Pan-African Parliament called on African Union Member States to take all measures necessary to adopt and implement the Regional Action Plan, in order to take steps to ensure the effective protection and promotion of the rights of persons with albinism and members of their families, including prosecution and punishment for cross-border crimes. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • On this International Albinism Awareness Day, we celebrate the achievements of persons with albinism who are shining a light on the human rights barriers faced by persons with albinism and in uniting actors across the region behind a concrete strategy to achieve meaningful change. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • States should coordinate regionally and work with persons with albinism and human rights activists nationally to prevent rights violations, protect persons with albinism from violence and rights violations, pursue accountability for attacks, violence and displacement of persons with albinism regionally, and to enact laws and measures to realise equality for persons with albinism. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • EDWIIN donated 200 umbrellas and 14 SPF 50 sunscreens to persons living with Albinism. (citypeopleonline.com)
  • The convener, Uri Ngozichukwuka, speaking at the event stated that the procession was to bring awareness to the plight of persons living with Albinism. (citypeopleonline.com)
  • These numbers reflect a major threat to the right to life of persons with albinism on the continent. (africaalbinismnetwork.org)
  • In particular, the plan consisted of specific measures to realize the enjoyment of peace and human rights by persons with albinism. (africaalbinismnetwork.org)
  • In its resolution endorsing the Plan, the Commission urged States to adopt and implement the Regional Action Plan and to ensure the effective protection and promotion of the rights of persons with albinism and members of their families. (africaalbinismnetwork.org)
  • Overall, the report mentions a staggering number of over 200 murders and nearly 400 attacks on persons with albinism in 29 countries : 28 African countries and the USA. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • It's a bloody shame that persons with albinism are still being targeted in so many countries, just because some superstitious and/or criminal people who have no respect for other people's life believe that their organs, blood and body parts contain supernatural powers. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • In its resolution 24/33, the Human Rights Council requested the Advisory Committee to prepare a study on the human rights of persons living with albinism and to present a report thereon to the Council at its 28th session. (immploy.com)
  • This would, therefore, extend to persons with albinism. (immploy.com)
  • In a meeting on the human rights of persons with albinism at the 49th session of the UN Human Rights Council today, Humanists International has made a statement highlighting the role of superstitious attitudes and beliefs in causing and maintaining discrimination and persecution against people with albinism. (humanists.international)
  • The statement , delivered ( via video ) by a member of the Humanists International Board, Dr. Leo Igwe, during an interactive dialogue with the newly-appointed UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism. (humanists.international)
  • In a discussion of the Independent Expert's first report on "Harmful practices and hate crimes targeting persons with albinism," Igwe welcomed her work and also highlighted the need for education in helping prevent the continued prevalence of the many dangerous myths and superstitions about persons with albinism. (humanists.international)
  • Igwe, on behalf of Humanists International, made the point that education which develops critical thinking is key to challenging the superstitions, myths, and dogmas, that underpin and fuel discriminatory attitudes towards persons with albinism and the violence they face. (humanists.international)
  • An exhibition of photographs and videos by several international artists portraying persons with albinism complements the conference. (uni-mainz.de)
  • Below you will find some of the common health issues associated with persons with albinism and some useful links to further resources. (albinism-in-africa.com)
  • Persons with albinism can usually distinguish colours, but their vision will typically lack precision or detail. (albinism-in-africa.com)
  • The movement, "Climb for Albinism" is co-created by human rights activist, speaker and change agent, Jane Waithera, who was born with albinism and abandoned by her mother as a baby. (prweb.com)
  • Having a test like this could allow researchers to start developing targeted treatment to improve vision for people with albinism. (fightforsight.org.uk)
  • For years, people with albinism have been living at the mercy of criminal gangs who target them for their body parts. (amnesty.ca)
  • The authorities must promptly, thoroughly and effectively investigate the recent attacks against people with albinism and ensure that suspected perpetrators are brought to justice for these gruesome attacks in fair trials. (amnesty.ca)
  • People will albinism cannot continue to live in fear in their own country. (amnesty.ca)
  • But none made her feel more beautiful or purposeful as the pageant for people with albinism that was held this month in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare. (nbc4i.com)
  • This crown gives me the opportunity to change the lives of people living with albinism in ways I never imagined, not just in my country, but in the entire region. (nbc4i.com)
  • Kenya makes progress in supporting people with albinism, but 'much remains to be done' says U.N. expert (9/18). (kff.org)
  • European Union Member States were encouraged to keep engaging with affected countries to support policies that uphold the rights of people with albinism. (africaalbinismnetwork.org)
  • The report is a kind of inventory, taking stock of reported cases of killings and attacks on people with albinism in nearly 30 countries, virtually all African countries. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • I particular I wish t remind the reader of the interview which Peter Ash gave in 2008 when he stated that he believes that the total number of deadly victims of crimes targeting people with albinism in a country like Tanzania is twice the official figure. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • In fact, even today, Tanzania has one of the highest global rates of people with albinism, and they are frequently attacked and killed for the sale of their bodies to witch doctors for good luck potions. (encorespotlight.com)
  • It can affect people of all races, and there are different kinds of albinism. (immploy.com)
  • Except for eye problems, most people with albinism are just as healthy as anyone else and in very rare cases a person's albinism is part of another condition that involves other health problems. (immploy.com)
  • People with these types of albinism can have health complications such as bleeding, lung, bowel, and immune system problems. (immploy.com)
  • PWA is based on the belief that certain body parts of people with albinism can transmit magical powers. (immploy.com)
  • Maxwell Thabethe, the chairperson of the Kwa-Zulu Natal Albinism Society, declared that the issue for people with albinism is their safety and continued by stating, "It is known that people with albinism are fearing for their lives as they are hunted like wild animals. (immploy.com)
  • This is the sad reality, and everybody has heard about people with albinism being kidnapped or found dead with parts of their bodies missing" (Daily Sun: 2018). (immploy.com)
  • In some areas, including Namibia, people living with albinism are forced to hide out of fear of being killed and their body parts used in muti rituals. (immploy.com)
  • Evidence shows that superstitious attitudes and myths have a profound impact in sustaining intolerance of, and discrimination against, people with albinism, and heavily fuel the violence against them. (humanists.international)
  • Another myth is that people with albinism possess magical powers that can bring about evil, or that their body parts can be used in rituals to bring about good fortune. (humanists.international)
  • These myths can result in making people with albinism targets for brutal attacks, mutilations and murder. (humanists.international)
  • Discrimination against people with albinism is a global problem, with reports of people suffering stigma and exclusion due to their albinism, across the world. (humanists.international)
  • However attacks against, and the killing of, people with albinism has been most notable in some African countries - such as Malawi and Tanzania. (humanists.international)
  • A social movement by and for people with albinism emerged. (uni-mainz.de)
  • People with albinism have a complex visual impairment, with altered retinal development and nerve connections to the eye. (albinism-in-africa.com)
  • Standing Voice has a network of clinics delivering low vision care and devices to people with albinism across Tanzania. (albinism-in-africa.com)
  • These bulletins may be useful in discussions with educators, doctors, childcare providers, or other people who may need a little more information about albinism. (albinism-in-africa.com)
  • He also encourages everyone to change their views and opinions of people who have albinism. (throughtheroof.org)
  • A new wave of killings and attacks targeting people with albinism over the past six months is being fueled by systemic failures in Malawi's criminal justice system which leave members of this vulnerable group at the mercy of criminal gangs. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • It is estimated that between 7,000-10,000 people live with albinism in Malawi. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • Erroneous beliefs and superstitions have put the safety and lives of people with albinism at risk, including from killings, abductions, and mutilations. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • Societal attitudes about albinism are not changing, and people with albinism continue to be at risk of attacks with some children being abducted and sold by family members. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • People with albinism are paying for political and social inaction with their lives. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • We're calling on the president of Malawi to protect people with albinism from attacks and bring the perpetrators of albinism-related crimes to justice. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • Thousands of people with albinism live in constant fear of being abducted or killed in Malawi, where their body parts are being sold for use in ritual purposes. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • Ritual killings of people with albinism are influenced by superstitions and myths that their bones or body parts can bring riches. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • Offer effective protections for people with albinism. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • Tackle the harmful superstitious beliefs perpetuating the targeting of people with albinism. (ritualkillinginafrica.org)
  • This chapter advances SDGs 10, 11, and 16 by identifying key challenges facing people with albinism and tested strategies for confronting these. (relx.com)
  • I felt this could be a unique opportunity to contribute to the awareness and understanding about individuals who have albinism, using an art form that Gemmy and I hold deep in our hearts. (tsbvi.edu)
  • It was united nations Albinism Awareness day on the 13th of June, 2022. (citypeopleonline.com)
  • This year's project was executed in partnership with Lagos state office of disabilities LASODA, Lagos Albinism Awareness society and Lagos Accueil an organisation made of French women living in Nigeria, as scores of participants storm out to execute the first umbrella procession. (citypeopleonline.com)
  • He also collaborated with designer Nina Athansiou in 2018 for the "In My Skin" clothing line to bring awareness to the congenital disorder albinism. (grammy.com)
  • Albinism is a genetic condition that affects the pigment in the skin, eyes and hair. (immploy.com)
  • Albinism is a genetic condition affecting a person's skin. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It is a common misconception that all albino animals have characteristic pink or red eyes (resulting from the lack of pigment in the iris allowing the blood vessels of the retina to be visible), however this is not the case for some forms of albinism. (wikipedia.org)
  • We know of at least 7 types of albinism that are due to faults in different genes, and there are still more genes to be found. (fightforsight.org.uk)
  • A mother to three children with albinism from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was forced to flee to neighbouring Uganda fearing that her children could be targeted for beliefs that albino body parts bring luck and power. (southernafricalitigationcentre.org)
  • Read about the Tanzania Albinism Society Morogoro Chapter's journey! (africaalbinismnetwork.org)
  • In response, local and global actors - from the Tanzania Albinism Society to Under the Same Sun to the United Nations - have increased and/or started campaigning against such human rights violations. (uni-mainz.de)
  • It has been claimed by some, e.g. that albinism can occur for a number of reasons aside from inheritance, including genetic mutations, diet, living conditions, age, disease, or injury. (wikipedia.org)
  • The inheritance pattern of albinism is also quite variable. (medscape.com)
  • 1993. Inheritance of albinism in the meadow vole ( Microtus pennsylvanicus ). (degruyter.com)
  • In Malawi she knows of a radio personality and journalist with albinism, who has a successful career. (camfed.org)
  • Myths include the belief that albinism is a contagious condition, or one that arises as a result of the so-called "sins" of family members. (humanists.international)
  • Albinism is a well-recognized phenomenon in molluscs, both in the shell and in the soft parts. (wikipedia.org)
  • Aberrant pelage color patterns such as albinism have been reported in some mammal groups including rodents, but in spite of the group's richness, the phenomenon is relatively poorly documented in the literature. (degruyter.com)
  • They also emphasize the fact that albinism is much more than only a medical phenomenon. (uni-mainz.de)
  • and to continue to provide technical assistance through his office in Tbilisi, Georgia and present an oral update on the follow-up to the present resolution at the Council's June session and a written report at its September 2018 session, by a vote of 19 in favour, 5 against and 23 abstentions. (ohchr.org)
  • Of New World porcupines (Erethizontidae), albinism was documented only in the North American species Erethizon dorsatum . (degruyter.com)
  • At the conference, participants present papers that discuss albinism in historical, social, aesthetic and/or political perspective. (uni-mainz.de)
  • On June 30, 2018, army soldiers stopped a Zimbabwean journalist in Pemba city, together with his interpreter and driver, while he was interviewing residents on the streets. (hrw.org)
  • Since June 2018, the government has barred various media organizations and correspondents from visiting the province, while the army detained journalists who managed to go there or police arrested them on bogus charges. (hrw.org)