Each year on June 13, communities around the world mark International Albinism Awareness Day, established by the United Nations in 2015.
Every June 13, the United Nations marks International Albinism Awareness Day — a date set aside to focus attention on the rights, safety, and dignity of people with albinism worldwide.
The day was established by the UN General Assembly in 2015, according to the United Nations, following years of advocacy by organisations representing people with albinism. It falls under the broader framework of UN human rights observances.
Azərtac, the Azerbaijani state news agency, reported the date this year as part of its international calendar coverage. The brief notice reflects how the day continues to reach news audiences across regions with little historical connection to albinism advocacy.
The UN has used the occasion each year to draw attention to specific concerns — from the killings of people with albinism in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, to the barriers many face in accessing sunscreen, low-vision aids, and inclusive education. Each year carries a themed focus determined by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
For the global albinism community, June 13 serves as both a moment of visibility and a practical opportunity — one that organisations use to release reports, hold public events, and push for policy change at national and international levels.
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