Witchcraft and the human rights of persons with albinism 2017, para. 33
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The Independent Expert has received reports that demand for body parts for the purpose of muti or juju has led to the existence of a black market, at the national, regional and international levels, for body parts of persons with albinism. While there is often evidence of trafficking and attempted trafficking of body parts, evidence of the market for the parts is more indicative than substantive at present. It is therefore important to conduct further investigative studies and research to map patterns of trafficking of body parts, including on the alleged markets or points of sale, and on the international networks that may be involved.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism
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Special Procedures' report
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Harmful Practices
Health
Violence
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Year
2017
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Reference
IE Albinism, Report to the HRC (2017), A/HRC/34/59, para. 33.