Report on albinism worldwide
Issued by
Independent Expert on the rights of persons with albinism
Issued by
Independent Expert on the rights of persons with albinism
Issued by Special Procedures
Subject
Persons with albinism
Symbol Number
A/74/190
The report was submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 37/5 concerning the mandate of the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism. It provides an overview of the situation of persons with albinism in different regions worldwide, summarizing legislation and policies and identifying gaps in the enjoyment of human rights, as well as best practices. The present report is based largely on the compilation of the information received from 97 stakeholders, as well as research and findings from the country visits of the Independent Expert.
In the report, the Independent Expert makes recommendations on concrete measures that can be implemented to integrate, recognize and enhance the human rights situations of persons with albinism globally. The recommendations are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and the pledge to leave no one behind, beginning first with the furthest behind.
The following States and institutions provided responses to the questionnaire for the report on Albinism Worldwide:
States
National Human Rights Institution
The following individuals and civil society organizations provided responses to the questionnaire for the report on Albinism Worldwide and provided consent to having their names and submissions published:
Africa
Asia
Europe
Middle East
North America, Latin America and Caribbean
Pacific