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A record of albinism news, research, and advocacy from trusted sources around the world. Reviewed by a human editor before publication.
Africa FocusGoogle News — AlbinismMalawi adopts a national action plan on albinism
Human Rights Watch reports that Malawi has introduced a formal national action plan addressing the rights and protection of people with albinism.
Health & Sun ProtectionPubMed — Albinism ResearchScientists map the genes behind white tea leaves
A new study published in Nature identifies the genetic pathways that cause a rare tea plant to grow without pigment, offering clues relevant to albinism research.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyA lipid molecule may explain how keloid radiotherapy works
Researchers have identified two molecular signals that drive the benefits of keloid radiotherapy, pointing toward treatments that do not require radiation access.
Africa FocusReuters Health (Albinism via Google News)Tanzania criticises film on witchcraft attacks
A Reuters report details Tanzania's official response to a documentary recording attacks on people with albinism linked to witchcraft beliefs.
Human RightsReuters Health (Albinism via Google News)UN albinism expert draws on her own past
Ikponwosa Ero, the UN's first Independent Expert on albinism, grew up facing abuse in Nigeria. Now she leads global efforts to end ritual killings of people with albinism.
Africa FocusOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismMalawi's women with albinism face layered discrimination
A UN expert report documents how women and girls with albinism in Malawi face compounding threats — from ritual violence to exclusion in healthcare and education.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyImmune escape mechanism found in rare skin lymphoma
A Journal of Investigative Dermatology study identifies IL4I1-producing macrophages in advanced cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, pointing to a possible pathway tumours use to evade immune detection.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyWhat UV light does to moles, cell by cell
A new study mapped the effects of solar radiation on human skin tissue using single-nucleus RNA sequencing. Its findings add precision to what scientists know about UV and melanoma risk.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyMouse study probes Merkel cells and skin inflammation
A Journal of Investigative Dermatology study found that Merkel cells help regulate immune-driven skin inflammation in mice, with possible implications for photosensitive skin conditions.
Human RightsAllAfrica — AlbinismA mother died waiting. The bill came first.
A Zimbabwean woman with albinism died at a South African hospital after staff demanded upfront payment before emergency treatment. Her case has renewed calls to examine migrant healthcare access.
Human RightsOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN report maps justice gaps for people with albinism
The Independent Expert on albinism found that people with albinism face compounding barriers at every stage of the justice system. The full report is available via OHCHR.
Human RightsOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismWhat the UN's albinism mandate covers worldwide
The OHCHR Independent Expert on Albinism monitors rights violations, documents attacks, and advocates for people with albinism across every region. Their mandate spans law, health, and social inclusion.
Africa FocusOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN expert makes first official visit to Tanzania
The UN Independent Expert on Albinism is travelling to Tanzania to assess conditions facing people with albinism. It marks the first such official visit to the country.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyDermoscopy remains the standard for melanoma detection
A review of 114 studies finds skin cancer imaging tools are improving, but cost and access still limit their reach in under-resourced settings.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyA protein link between UV exposure and skin ageing
Researchers have identified Fibulin-5 as a target of the enzyme Granzyme B, offering a new explanation for how UV exposure breaks down skin's elastic structure.
Africa FocusOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismUN expert condemns attacks on people with albinism in Tanzania
The UN Independent Expert on Albinism has called attacks in Tanzania "abhorrent", urging authorities to prosecute those responsible and protect at-risk communities.
Human RightsOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismTen years of the UN albinism mandate reviewed
Independent Expert Muluka Miti-Drummond's tenth anniversary report assesses a decade of progress and persistent gaps in the human rights of people with albinism globally.
Human RightsOHCHR — Independent Expert on AlbinismChildren with albinism in The Gambia face serious rights gaps
A joint submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child documents discrimination, exclusion, and protection failures facing children with albinism in The Gambia.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologySkin and skull development traced to two proteins
A Journal of Investigative Dermatology study identifies KCTD1 and KCTD15 as regulators of the neural crest cells that shape the face, skull, and scalp skin.
Health & Sun ProtectionJournal of Investigative DermatologyA new antibody approach targets hair loss inflammation
Researchers testing an antibody called hC2 found it reduced autoimmune activity linked to alopecia areata, without the side effects tied to current approved treatments.