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International Albinism Awareness Day

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Amplify the voices and visibility of persons with albinism in all areas of life.

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June 13, 2020

On June 13th , The celebration of the International Albinism Awareness Day seeks to amplify the voices and visibility of persons with albinism in all areas of life.

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A rare; non-contagious; genetically inherited difference present at birth.
Advocating for the enjoyment of human rights by persons with Albinism
Albinism results in a lack of pigmentation (melanin) in the hair; skin and eyes
Children abandoned
Civil Society Organizations
Community Health Organizations
Demanding our rights: Protect our skin; Preserve our lives
Ensure access to protective clothing
Ensure access to regular dermatological check-ups and skin cancer treatments

Ensure access to sunscreen
Focus on albinism advocacy
Fundraising
Independent Expert on the human rights of persons with albinism
International Albinism Awareness Day
Meet the Champions of the albinism cause
National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH)
Non-Governmental Organizations
OHCHR
Outlining persisting challenges
People with albinism suffer discrimination; poverty and stigma
Persons with albinism
Physical attacks
Prevent skin cancer in persons with albinism
Prevent skin cancer related deaths in persons with albinism
Progress made in the implementation of rights of persons with albinism
Reflect on the number of persons with albinism affected by skin cancer
Run/walk activities
Skin cancer is highly preventable when persons with albinism enjoy their right to health
Social silence and indifference
Stakeholders
Sustainable Development Goals
The right to health
United Nations’ General Assembly
Violence against people with albinism

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