Summary

This is the first report of the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism, Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, who took up her functions on 1 August 2021. The report provides a summary of her activities and a brief overview of some of the priority areas she intends to cover during her tenure. The report also addresses the thematic issue of hate crimes and harmful practices targeting persons with albinism and provides recommendations to address those issues.