SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2014, para. 36
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Children with albinism are exposed to severe incidents of violence, mutilation and murder. At times they become the target of witchcraft accusations, leading to the use of their body parts for ritual purposes. Children who survive such attacks, are left with serious and long-lasting health and psychological consequences, and the development of their full potential is compromised for life.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children