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Africa Albinism Network
@AfricaAlbinism
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Our mission is to promote the rights, well-being, and inclusion of people with albinism in Africa through advocacy, capacity development, and collaboration.
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Joined October 2021
Your voice matters! 🗣️ Petitioners have expressed their support highlighting the urgent need for action! Sign & share the petition urging the @WHO to reinstate sunscreen on the Essential Medicines List! 👉 #AlbinismAwareness #HumanRights #Petition
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On 5/02/2025, the @court_afchpr delivered a significant judgment in @CHR_HumanRights & Others v. Tanzania (019/2018). The Gov't of Tanzania was found responsible for violating the #humanrights of persons with #albinism. This judgment is celebrated as it uplifts the lives of persons with albinism in Tanzania & holds the state accountable. Read the full judgment here: Gratitude to the filing parties for their commitment to justice: @IHRDAfrica, @CHR_HumanRights @humanrightstz.
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RT @UnAlbinism: 📢 Key Ruling on the Rights of Persons with Albinism The African Court has issued a significant judgment affirming the righ…
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#DidYouKnow The @_AfricanUnion Plan of Action on albinism is a strategic framework to end attacks & human rights violations against persons with #albinism. It unites stakeholders & partners around a common goal. Read 🇬🇧 EN / 🇫🇷 FR / 🇵🇹 PT: #AUPlanOfAction #HumanRights
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RT @UnAlbinism: World Cancer Day – Feb 4 Skin cancer is a major risk for persons with albinism, but prevention is possible! ☀️ Sunscreen s…
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RT @UnAlbinism: This Wednesday, 5 Feb 2025, the African Court will deliver its judgment on a human rights case regarding persons with albin…
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#COP29 showed the need for more inclusivity of persons with disabilities including persons with albinism (PWA) in decision-making. PWAs face unique climate risks, from extreme UV exposure to unequal resources. 🔗 Relive the experience: #ClimateJustice #DisabilityRights #AlbinismAwareness
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RT @oneillinstitute: The O’Neill Institute is pleased to announce the launch of our new report, “The Forgotten Ones: The Impact of Climate…
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Access to sunscreen & skin cancer treatment shouldn’t depend on where you live, yet health inequities leave PWAs in countries as far as Brazil at extreme risk. Read Joselito's story: #AlbinismAwareness #HealthEquity
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Happening this week! Join our Advocacy Manager @KwameDaklo for this important discussion.
REMINDER | Join us on Jan. 29 at 8:30 a.m. ET for an upcoming webinar, “Remembering the Forgotten Ones: Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on Persons with Albinism in Zimbabwe.” Register Here:
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Simon, a human rights defender with albinism from the #DRC, is a voice for change in his community & calls for access to life-saving resources like #sunscreen for persons with albinism. Read his story: #AlbinismAwareness #SunscreenforPWAs
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RT @UnAlbinism: 🎉 Celebrating Human Rights Defenders with albinism! December was a great month for recognition: Constance Katihabwa (Burund…
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Are you an #albinism advocate and want to captivate your audience and make a lasting impact? 💡 Check out these expert tips and tricks for persuasive speaking. Share your favorite tips with us. 📖 Read: #PublicSpeaking #Advocacy #LeadershipSkills
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#Sunscreen is more than a cosmetic—it's a lifesaving necessity for persons with albinism. Sign the petition: Call on the @WHO to: ✅ Provide universal access to sunscreen for those who need it most ✅ Improve the health and well-being for PWAs ✅ Make critical steps toward #healthequity
#AlbinismAwareness #Petition
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