Preliminary survey on the root causes of attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism 2016, para. 24
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In an environment where having albinism is regarded as a curse and where the myth that albinism can be contracted like a contagious disease is prevalent, crossing the road to avoid walking near or refusing to shake hands with persons with albinism is commonplace.
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.
Year
2016
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Other
Reference
IE Albinism, Report to the UNGA (2016), A/71/255, para. 24.