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Every year on June 13, the United Nations commemorates International Albinism Awareness Day.
The day is a reminder of the importance of albinism's human rights and a celebration of them.
This resolution was adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council, emphasizing the need of preventing violence and discrimination against people with albinism.
This day is set aside to remind people of the dangers of the past and the prospects for albinism and those who live with it in the future.
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Theme for the 2022 International Albinism Awareness Day
"United in making our voice heard" is the theme for International Albinism Awareness Day 2022.
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The theme was chosen because integrating the voices of people with albinism is critical to ensuring equality, according to the United Nations.
#Inclusion4equality
The History of International Albinism Awareness Day
On December 18, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution designating June 13 as International Albinism Awareness Day, with effect from 2015.
On March 26, 2015, the Council established the mandate of Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism in response to a call from civil society organizations advocating that people with albinism be treated as a distinct group with unique needs that require special attention.
What exactly is albinism?
Albinism is a genetically inherited, rare, non-contagious condition that manifests itself at birth.
For practically all varieties of albinism to be handed down, both parents must carry the gene, even if they do not have albinism.
The illness affects both sexes, regardless of ethnicity, and occurs in every country on the planet.
Albinism is characterized by a lack of pigment (melanin) in the hair, skin, and eyes, making the person vulnerable to the sun and strong light.
As a result, practically everyone who has albinism is visually impaired and at risk for skin cancer.
There is no cure for albinism, which is caused by a lack of melanin.
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