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Protection of People with Albinism in Africa

Summary

The European Parliament addresses the severe human rights violations, including killings and mutilations, faced by persons with albinism in Africa. It calls for stronger legal enforcement and international support to end these attacks driven by superstition.
10 05.10.2017
Other
health
human rights
social policy
public safety
international relations

Key points

  • People with albinism face extreme human rights violations, including killings, abductions, and mutilations.
  • Violence is driven by harmful superstitious beliefs that body parts possess magical powers.
  • Women and children are particularly vulnerable to sexual violence, social exclusion, and poverty.
  • Existing legal reforms have not prevented attacks due to poor law enforcement and judicial capacity.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of people with albinism in Malawi and other African countries MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of people with albinism in Malawi and other African countries MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of people with albinism in Malawi and other African countries MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of people with albinism in Malawi and other African countries JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of persons with albinism in Africa, notably in Malawi MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation of people with albinism in Malawi and other African countries MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Situation of people with albinism in Malawi and other African countries MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation of persons with albinism in Africa, notably in Malawi Situation of people with albinism in Malawi and other African countries
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