Summary

In her report, the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism provides an overview of her activities undertaken during the reporting period. The thematic segment of the report focuses on access to justice for persons with albinism. Information for the report was gathered from country visits conducted by the Independent Expert, research, and a questionnaire that was sent to various stakeholders including Member States, civil society organizations and persons with albinism. Barriers to access to justice are highlighted in the report as well as measures to address such challenges. The Independent Expert also identifies best practices in relation to access to justice, including on appropriate redress for human rights violations. The report focuses primarily on sub-Saharan African countries where attacks and trafficking in body parts of persons with albinism have largely been reported. It also provides recommendations to various stakeholders with a view to promoting the right to access to justice, which can ultimately strengthen protection for persons with albinism.