Summary

In the present report, the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism looks at the international human rights standards pertaining to the human rights violations faced by persons with albinism and the correlating obligations for States. She discusses the implications for persons with albinism of the rights to equality and non-discrimination, life and freedom from torture and the importance of combating impunity, as well as efforts to combat harmful practices and trafficking in body parts. It also looks at specific aspects of the right to health, education, housing and work, which are particularly relevant to persons with albinism. Lastly, she considers how some aspects of international refugee law have been applied to persons with albinism.