Thematic Entry Points
Public Education and Awareness
Issues
- Prevalence of myths surrounding albinism leading to ritual attacks in 27 African countries
- Ignorance and lack of understanding about albinism, its causes and origins
- Ignorance and lack of understanding about human rights, the corresponding duty of the State and the obligations of private citizens
- Ignorance and lack of understanding about the effects of harmful practices related to witchcraft including the criminal act inherent in them
Actions
- Changing the narrative around albinism, difference and disability from negative, to positive notions of diversity
- Addressing harmful practices in particular witchcraft-related harmful practices
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