THE GLOBAL ALBINISM ALLIANCE

Advancing Research, Health and Global Advocacy on Albinism

The Global Albinism Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to bring together albinism organizations from around the world. We advance knowledge and scientific research, advocate for human rights, and connect organizations, experts and partners to take action on the priorities that matter to people with albinism.


150+

ALBINISM ORGANIZATIONS UNDER OUR UMBRELLA

80+

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

2020

THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE ESTABLISHED

HOW WE WORK


We Advance Knowledge about Albinism

We connect scientific research, professional expertise and community experience to deepen understanding of albinism and its challenges.


We Advocate at the Global
Level

We bring priorities identified by the albinism community into international human rights and health discussions, advocating for better policies and services.


We Connect & Support Albinism Organizations

We support albinism organisations with mentoring, peer learning and practical resources, helping them become stronger and more collaborative across borders.

Albinism leaders from around the world posing for a group photo at the GlobalSkin side meeting, spring 2025.
Photo by Dominik Kučera

OUR PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES


ACCESS TO SUNSCREEN

Two young children with albinism embracing each other.
Photo by Patricia Willocq

RESEARCH

Research

HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY

Opening of the Human Rights Council 58th Session
Photo by UN Photo / Jean Marc Ferré

INTERNATIONAL ALBINISM
AWARENESS DAY

2024 International Albinism Awareness Day celebration at the UN, Geneva.

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE ON ALBINISM

A mother holding her young son with albinism.
Photo by Tomáš Hudolin

WORLD FORUM ON SKIN CANCER IN PERSONS WITH ALBINISM

Skin cancer examination.
Photo by Standing Voice / Owen Mchekeni

OUR VISION

A World where People with Albinism have the Best Possible Quality of Life.

For us, this means a world where people with albinism can live safely, participate fully in society, have their rights respected and access the healthcare and information they need.


OUR PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS

The challenges facing people with albinism cross borders and disciplines. That is why we work with albinism organizations, researchers, healthcare professionals, human rights experts and other partners who bring different knowledge, experience and perspectives to our shared priorities.

OUR NEWS 

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