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Amina on Albinism, Education and Life in Afghanistan

A portrait of a boy with albinism smiling in a camera
Photo by: Patricia Pulido

Impact and Added Value of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of the Rights of Persons with Albinism

Willard Musiyarira

Willard Musiyarira on Skin Cancer Prevention in Zimbabwe

Kristina Venning Rose, Albinism Fellowship UK & Ireland

Kristina on Albinism in the UK: “I Don’t Want Other Children to Feel the Way I Did”

A young woman with albinism during skin cancer treatment.

Five Developments Showing Where the Global Albinism Movement Is Heading

South African albinism advocate Patrick Wadula wearing glasses and a checked shirt at the World Forum on Skin Cancer Management in Persons with Albinism in Cape Town.

Patrick Wadula on Albinism and Skin Cancer in South Africa

156 Voices from 50+ Countries: Proudly in Our Skin for IAAD 2026

Four children with albinism lying on a colourful carpet on the floor in Africa. Photo: Patricia Pulido.

The GAA Welcomes WHA Resolution on Radiation and Health

Julio Levotre

Julio Levotre: Believing in Every Child’s Power to Change Their Future

Bonface Massah, The Albinism African Network

Bonface Massah: Skin Cancer Must Be Treated as a Human Rights Issue

A group of albinism advocates in the Palais des Nations at the UN in Geneva.

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

Antoine Gliksohn delivering a statement during a Human Rights Council session in Geneva.

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

Portrait of a newborn child with albinism.

Dr. Helena Lee’s Mission to Help Babies With Albinism See Better

Two siblings sitting on a fence in Chile.

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

A person with albinism sitting in a dark room in Africa.

Resurgence of Attacks on Persons with Albinism in Malawi and Zambia

Antoine Gliksohn

Global Albinism Alliance: 2025 Year in Review

Stéphanie Ntsame Ngoua

Living with albinism in Gabon: Dr. Stéphanie Ntsame Ngoua’s testimony and advocacy

Antoine Gliksohn speaking at the International Forum on Skin Cancer in People with Albinism in Cape Town.

Global Leaders Finalize Key Outcomes from World Forum on Skin Cancer Prevention and Management in Persons with Albinism, Building Momentum for Action

Peter Ogik

Peter Ogik’s Journey: Overcoming Stigma and Advocating for People with Albinism

Laura Brodie

Laura: Guiding Children with Albinism to Thrive

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