Preliminary survey on the root causes of attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism 2016, para. 15
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Furthermore, myths also portray children with albinism as symbols of evil spirits that need to be chased away. To do so, it appears that rituals are conducted whereby the child is forced to drink a potion or go through other ritual ceremonies and trials by ordeal.
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)
Harmful Practices
Person(s) affected
Children
Year
2016
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Other
Reference
IE Albinism, Report to the UNGA (2016), A/71/255, para. 15.