Witchcraft and the human rights of persons with albinism 2017, para. 47
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Attacks against persons with albinism for the purpose of obtaining and using body parts in muti or juju as well as accusations of witchcraft match these criteria for harmful practices. In the publication on harmful practices issued by her Office, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children, quoting the UNICEF study, reported that "discrimination, violence and harmful practices against children with albinism have reached alarming proportions". She added that there were no cultural or religions justifications for such practices.
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
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
Children
Year
2017
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Other
Reference
IE Albinism, Report to the HRC (2017), A/HRC/34/59, para. 47.