In popular culture, people with albinism are often depicted as evil or supernatural. Dr Shari Parker wants to set the record straight about the condition and remind others that widespread inaccuracies ...

Albinism is a rare genetic condition marked by little to none of the pigment melanin, which is responsible for the color in hair, skin, and the irises of the eyes. This results in a range of very pale ...

There is currently no cure for ocular albinism. However, people can manage their condition with low vision aids and protective eyewear. In some cases, doctors may perform eye surgery. Albinism is an ...

This statement was delivered by Human Rights Watch at the 61st regular session of the UN Human Rights Council during an interactive dialogue with the UN Independent Expert on the rights of persons ...

Globally, 1 in 18,000 people have albinism. In sub-Saharan Africa it’s more common, with data from Tanzania showing that 1 person in 2,652 has albinism. According to Standing Voice, an international ...

Albinism is a rare genetic condition which affects the pigment in the eyes, hair and skin. In the US about 1 person in 17,000 has albinism. In Africa the prevalence is estimated to range between 1 in ...

June 13 marks International Albinism Awareness Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about albinism- a rare, genetically, inherited condition that causes a lack of pigmentation in the skin, ...

International Albinism Awareness Day 2023: Every year June 13 is observed as International Albinism Awareness Day. The day advocates for the rights of people suffering from albinism. International ...

The 2026 theme draws attention to how colour-based discrimination can affect dignity, safety and mental wellbeing. Colour-based discrimination can appear in everyday ways that are often dismissed as ...

Albinism is a rare condition. It is a genetic disorder which is characterized by the inadequate production of the pigment melanin. The disorder may be inherited from the parents. The condition is not ...