Albinism
Albinism is the "congenital absence of any pigmentation or coloration in a person, animal or plant, resulting in white hair, feathers, scales and skin and pink eyes in mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish and invertebrates as well. Varied use and interpretation of the terms mean that written reports of albinistic animals can be difficult to verify. Albinism can reduce the survivability of an animal; for example, it has been suggested that albino alligators have an average survival span of only 24 hours due to the lack of protection from UV radiation and their lack of camouflage to avoid predators. …
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UN: The United Nations · 24 June 2024 English
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National Policy & Implementation Guidelines on Albinism in Nigeria, 2013; • National Action Plan for … Special Needs Education; • National Policy on Albinism in Nigeria, 2012; • Training Manual on adaptation … glasses were provided for persons living with albinism, Braille ballot papers for the visually impaired …
APHRC: Africa Population Health Research Center · 18 June 2024 English
We would also like to thank the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology both at the national and district level including the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government …
0% 6.1% Multiple disabilities 5.6% 2.7% 13.9% Albinism 2.0% 2.7% 0.0% 43 Urban Education Research Report …
UN: The United Nations · 11 June 2024 English
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estimates; (c) Attacks against children with albinism are perpetrated for ritual purposes. 26. Recalling … mutilation; (g) Develop a national action plan on albinism, in line with the Plan of Action to End Attacks … Persons with Albinism in Africa, 2021–2031, of the African Union, to demystify albinism and harmful practices … to strengthen the protection of children with albinism, in particular in rural and border towns, from …
UN: The United Nations · 6 June 2024 English
16 p.
the enjoyment of human rights of persons with albinism; the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention; the … Descent Albinism Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism Arbitrary … 28.6 African Descent 2 0 0 149 92 61.7 Albinism 1 0 0 26 8 30.8 Arbitrary Detention (+) … the enjoyment of human rights of persons with albinism 55/18 Working Group on Arbitrary Detention …
World Bank Group · 2 June 2024 English
trained 200 people with disabilities, including albinism, in business skills and entrepreneurship. Cabo …
ADB: Asian Development Bank · 29 May 2024 English
This publication looks at barriers faced by many women and girls living with disabilities in Asia and the Pacific. It provides guidance on inclusive approaches to project and program design, …
children, including individuals with disabilities or albinism. CEDAW General Recommendation No. 39 (2022) on …
World Bank Group · 23 May 2024 English
with a physical or mental disability (including albinism) and participants belonging to the category of …
UN: The United Nations · 22 May 2024 English
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with albinism, including the provision of creams and glasses, and to raise awareness of albinism among …
UN: The United Nations · 22 May 2024 English
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in Bar Sunset in Cotonou. 123. Persons with albinism enjoy the same protection in law and in practice …
UN: The United Nations · 22 May 2024 English
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any harmful practices targeting children with albinism in Mali and, if so, what steps the Government … stigmatization of and discrimination against children with albinism. He would welcome a practical example of a module …
