UN Independent Expert on Albinism

@UnAlbinism

Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism. Views are mine. RT not endorsement.

albinism.ohchr.org Joined January 2016

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UN Independent Expert on Albinism @UnAlbinism 4d

Warm congratulations to @bonmassah , Executive Director of the @AfricaAlbinism, on receiving an award from the @INAWARAGlobal.
This recognition honours his work to advance the human rights of persons with albinism and his contribution to...

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UN Independent Expert on Albinism @UnAlbinism Oct 29

New article by @hrw on the impact of my mandate: hrw.org/news/2026/10/2…

www.hrw.org Impact and Added Value of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of the Rights of... The Independent Expert on the human rights of persons with albinism, established in 2015 by the Human Rights Council and renewed by consensus since then, has been, and remains, a vital tool in...

UN Independent Expert on Albinism @UnAlbinism Oct 22

Today from 10:00 AM New York time, I will present my report on the psychosocial impact of colour-based discrimination on the human rights of persons with albinism to the 81st UN General Assembly.
Watch live on UN Web TV (webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1q/k…) or scan the QR code.

UN Independent Expert on Albinism @UnAlbinism Oct 20

Mark your calendars!
I will be presenting my latest thematic report to the #UNGA81 in New York this Thursday Oct 22. The time and UN live TV link will be shared soon!
Read the report here: docs.un.org/A/81/128

UN Independent Expert on Albinism @UnAlbinism Oct 13

New CRPD guidelines are out!

For women and girls with albinism, they call attention to protection from harmful practices and violence, inclusive education, skin cancer prevention and access to low-vision services.

Read them here: ohchr.org/en/documents/t…

www.ohchr.org CRPD/C/7: Guidelines on identifying and addressing intersectional discrimination against girls,... Summary1. The present Guidelines provide practical guidance to States parties and other duty bearers, including national human rights institutions, independent monitoring mechanisms, regional...