Persons with albinism 2017, para. 12

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Recognizing the need to address the root causes of attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism, particularly the interrelated factors, including the mythologization of albinism and the related lack of understanding of the scientific bases of the condition, poverty, discrimination and economic and social marginalization, witchcraft practices and other aggravating factors, which contribute to the ongoing outbreaks of attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism, particularly on the African continent,
Legal status
Negotiated soft law
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
Resolution
Means of adoption
Consensus
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Harmful Practices
  • Social & Cultural Rights
  • Violence
Person(s) affected
  • N.A.
Year
2017
Reference
UNGA resolution, Persons with albinism (2017), A/RES/72/140, PP 12.
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PP
Paragraph number
12