Summary

In the present report, the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism, Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, focuses on persons with albinism on the move, in particular refugees and asylum seekers. She assesses the drivers of mobility and notes that persons with albinism on the move are often displaced from their countries of origin owing to various reasons, including insecurity and threats to life, aggravated forms of discrimination, inadequate access to critical health services and the harsh impact of hot and tropical climates on their skin, which can lead to skin cancer without adequate protection. In addition to raising the key human rights concerns for persons with albinism on the move, she highlights positive practices as important references for stakeholders. The Independent Expert hopes that this first report on this subject will lead to further dialogue, research and initiatives to effectively address the human rights challenges of persons with albinism on the move.