Preliminary survey on the root causes of attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism 2016, para. 26
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
Family members, friends and service providers are not immune to the practice of self-distancing from persons with albinism. This is illustrated by the following testimony of a person with albinism: "my mother distances herself from me … I had girlfriends who preferred to quietly meet me away from the public. You go to a party; they won't want to dance with you". Similarly, it was reported that, in certain cases, nurses and other medical professionals, including physicians, were reluctant to touch or treat patients with albinism. In such a context, it is not uncommon that persons with albinism self-limit their interactions within the community and shy away from attending school.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism
Type de document
Special Procedures' report
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Equality & Inclusion
Harmful Practices
Health
Personnes concernées
Families
Année
2016
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
IE Albinism, Report to the UNGA (2016), A/71/255, para. 26.