Advocacy

“Persons with albinism do not need charity”: Ten advocates urge equal employment rights at the UN

At the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, ten advocates from around the world spoke on the right to employment for persons with albinism—calling for equal opportunity, reasonable accommodation, and real implementation.

At UN Human Rights Council, Global Albinism Alliance urges States to turn recommendations into action

The Global Albinism Alliance and ISHR called on States at the UN Human Rights Council to renew the UN Mandate on Albinism beyond 2027 and implement long-standing recommendations to protect the rights of persons with albinism.

Global Albinism Alliance Congratulates Albinos Chile on Progress Toward Sunscreen Access for People with Albinism

The Global Albinism Alliance (GAA) commends Albinos Chile for its sustained advocacy to include sunscreen as a preventive medicine for people with albinism in Chile’s public health system. Building on global progress following the inclusion of sunscreen in the WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines, this milestone highlights the impact of national advocacy in advancing inclusive health policies and protecting vulnerable populations.