Persecution of people with albinism - Wikipedia
African rituals and spiritual ideas about albinism have led to the brutal murder of and attacks on innocent men, women and especially children.
The ‘silent killer’ of Africa’s albinos - BBC
2017年4月25日 · Albinos in Tanzania live in fear of witch doctors who prize their body parts, but they face a far greater threat just by spending time outdoors.
In parts of Africa, people with albinism are hunted for their body ...
2017年6月15日 · At least 20 Malawians with albinism have been killed for their body parts since November 2014, according to Amnesty International. But the number could be higher, with many other people with...
Albinism in Africa | OHCHR - UN Human Rights Office
Persons with albinism face multiple human rights challenges including experiences of stigmatization and discrimination and harmful practices related to witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks. Since 2006, the Independent Expert received information on close to 800 cases reported across 28 countries, mainly in the Africa region.
Tanzania's albino community: 'Killed like animals' - BBC
2014年12月9日 · People with albinism face prejudice and death in Tanzania. A new campaign is now being launched to end hostility towards the tiny community of about 30,000. BBC Africa's Salim Kikeke met some of...
About albinism. Beyond Race, Ethnicity and Gender - OHCHR
Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited condition which occurs worldwide regardless of ethnicity or gender. It most commonly results in the lack of melanin pigment in the hair, skin and eyes (oculocutaneous albinism), causing vulnerability to sun exposure. This can lead to skin cancer and severe visual impairment.
The Forgotten And Ongoing Persecution Of African Albinos
2023年3月20日 · African albinos are the object of derision, verbal aggression, and social discrimination, and are regarded by their families as divine punishment. Fathers often abandon their wives when they give birth to a child with albinism, and sometimes mothers, afraid of the social repercussions and driven to prevent bringing dishonour and disgrace to the ...
Homepage - Africa Albinism Network
2024年11月14日 · The Africa Albinism Network engages a wide range of actors, supporting national-level grassroots responses to attacks and discrimination throughout the African continent, resulting in local and regional impact.
What causes albinism? - Scientific American
2009年2月18日 · Albinos around the world face day-to-day health issues, but in Africa they have a bigger problem: being hacked to death for body parts. Albinos—people with white hair and skin, and often...
Ending albino persecution in Africa | Africa Renewal
There are superstitions in some parts of Africa that albino body parts bring wealth, power or sexual conquest, and that having sex with a person living with albinism cures HIV and AIDS.