Witchcraft and the human rights of persons with albinism 2017, para. 38
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In addition, the common belief that persons with albinism are a bad omen or a curse on their family or on the community, although not, stricto sensu, a witchcraft accusation, does attribute evil qualities to a newborn, with an impact on the mothers and family members in a manner that is strongly analogous to the impact stemming from witchcraft accusations. Consequently, infanticide, abandonment of children with albinism and exclusion of the children and their mothers from community life (either structural expulsion or exclusion from participation) have been reported to the Independent Expert.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Harmful Practices
Person(s) affected
Children
Families
Infants
Year
2017
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Other
Reference
IE Albinism, Report to the HRC (2017), A/HRC/34/59, para. 38.