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Situation of persons with albinism in Africa

Summary

The European Parliament addresses the extreme violence and discrimination faced by people with albinism in Africa, particularly in Malawi. It calls for urgent protection, justice for victims, and social inclusion.
10 07.07.2016
Other
health
human rights
social policy
public administration

Key points

  • Extreme violence and human rights violations, including killings and abductions, are being reported.
  • Criminal gangs are trading in body parts due to widespread superstitions about magical powers.
  • Women and children are particularly vulnerable to sexual violence and social exclusion.
  • There is a critical need for better access to medical care, particularly for preventing skin cancer.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of albinos in Africa, notably in Malawi MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of albinos in Africa, notably in Malawi MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of albinos in Africa, notably in Malawi MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of albinos in Africa, notably in Malawi MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of albinos in Africa, notably in Malawi MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of albinos in Africa, notably in Malawi MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of albinos in Africa, notably in Malawi Situation of persons with albinism in Africa, notably in Malawi
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