Preliminary survey on the root causes of attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism 2016, para. 13
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Myths attributing special powers or qualities to persons with albinism tend to dehumanize persons with albinism. Such myths do not seek to provide an explanation for the condition but aim to single out persons with albinism by imputing non-human or superhuman features to them.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
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)
Equality & Inclusion
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Year
2016
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Other
Reference
IE Albinism, Report to the UNGA (2016), A/71/255, para. 13.