Careful stories on albinism, from around the world.

UN expert calls on Pakistan to protect people with albinism

A UN human rights expert has urged Pakistan's government to strengthen legal protections for people with albinism, citing discrimination and lack of support.

International Albinism Awareness Day returns 13 June 2026

Observed every year on 13 June, International Albinism Awareness Day marks a United Nations occasion to recognise the rights of people with albinism worldwide.

June 13 marks International Albinism Awareness Day

Albinism rights gain ground on the global health agenda

How the conversation around albinism is shifting

People with albinism face violence and discrimination worldwide

IARC research targets skin cancer risk in albinism

Malawi: work barriers persist for people with albinism