SkinCancer

Global Albinism Alliance Response to Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond’s Statement on the Skin Cancer Crisis

The Global Albinism Alliance responds to UN Independent Expert Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond’s warning on the skin cancer crisis affecting people with albinism. The statement welcomes WHO’s inclusion of sunscreen on the Essential Medicines Lists and urges governments and partners to ensure equitable access to affordable, high-SPF sunscreen—especially in low-resource settings. It also calls for targeted data collection, research, and community-led initiatives that turn policy into protection.

Global Albinism Alliance, the International League of Dermatological Societies, and Standing Voice Unite to Host Inaugural World Forum on Skin Cancer

27–28 Oct 2025, Cape Town: the first World Forum on skin cancer prevention and management in persons with albinism.

11 Tips for Advocating Accessible Sunscreen

WHO’s 5 Sept 2025 update adds broad-spectrum sunscreen to the Model Lists of Essential Medicines—an historic win for persons with albinism. This guide shows advocates how to convert policy into supply, financing and real protection.