Preliminary survey on the root causes of attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism 2016, para. 15
Párrafo
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Furthermore, myths also portray children with albinism as symbols of evil spirits that need to be chased away. To do so, it appears that rituals are conducted whereby the child is forced to drink a potion or go through other ritual ceremonies and trials by ordeal.
Condicón jurídica
Non-negotiated soft law
Organismo
Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism
Tipo de documento
Special Procedures' report
Medio de adopción
N.A.
Temas
Harmful Practices
Personas afectadas
Children
Año
2016
Tipo de párrafo
Other
Reference
IE Albinism, Report to the UNGA (2016), A/71/255, para. 15.