Witchcraft and the human rights of persons with albinism 2017, para. 91

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Witchcraft practice, in particular the use of body parts of persons with albinism for muti or juju, is undeniably one of the main root causes of attacks against persons with albinism. However, owing to challenges in conceptualizing "witchcraft" using objective elements, attempts at establishing clear legal boundaries around such practices - including to deter related harmful practices - have been elusive. One key exception is witchcraft accusations, an aspect of witchcraft practice that can be, and has been, legally captured with objective elements because there is no need to define "witchcraft" itself to achieve the purpose of preventing accusations and related violence.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Harmful Practices
  • Violence
Year
2017
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
IE Albinism, Report to the HRC (2017), A/HRC/34/59, para. 91.
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Conclusion / Recommendation
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91