International Albinism Awareness Day: "Inclusion is strength"

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

International Albinism Awareness Day: "Inclusion is strength"

People with albinism face multiple forms of discrimination worldwide

International Albinism Awareness day is observed annually on June 13. Albinism is a genetic condition which can lead to absence of melanin production in the human body. Those suffering from albinism often get cold-shouldered in society and this day is observed to raise awareness of the importance of including the albino community.

On June 13, 2023, we marked the International Albinism Awareness Day with the theme "Inclusion is strength." This data seeks to dispel the erroneous beliefs and myths that put the security and lives of persons with albinism at constant risk.

In 2013, the United Nations Human Rights Commission passed a resolution called "Attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism." The resolution appealed to prevent attacks and discriminate against those suffering from albinism since it was a misunderstood disorder, both medically and socially.

Our guest is called Future, he talked about his lifestyle, and also commented on important dates such as the Africa's year of Nutrition and the international day of the African child.

Video link: https://youtu.be/Yyybd35dnSA

Good afternoon young man!

Good Afternoon! Thank you.

What's your name?

My name is Future.

Given that this year we are celebrating the Africa's year of nutrition and, on June 13th we mark the international day of albinism and finally on June 16th we celebrate the international day of the African child.

We would like to know your thoughts on these dates that aim to raise awareness and mobilize people to take positive actions towards people with albinism.

Thank you very much, it is a pleasure to talk about these dates. Starting with the 13th of June, the albinism in the Angolan context, we can say that there are still a lot of taboos in Angola, many people cannot deal with albinism in the midst of their families. But this issue is gradually being overcome. However, some people still take negative attitudes because they don't know the true concept of albinism.

In general, this is a very commemorative date in Africa, for example we can include some typical foods in the albinism diet. Now I'm going to link the dates.

Speaking about the nourished Africa, as you can see, I really like to eat grilled food, this satisfies me, I also really like calulu, it is a typical Angolan dish made up of nutrients such as okra, vegetables and herbs such as Jimboa (similar to spinach), aubergine and other nutrients that help us deal with some of our skin problems. That's how my day-to day has been.

In this way I would recommend some people of my blood group to opt for this type of diet that does not harm us but makes us stronger. This is very good!

Talking about June 16th, the International Day of the African Child, I would like to appeal to parents to educate and encourage their children not to discriminate against albinos, not to take negative practices against this group of people. Because in the end these negative attitudes don't help at all. But if we start from a good education, the albino will be treated well not only in Angola, but throughout the world.

That's why it's a pleasure to talk about it as I said at the beginning, it's also a pleasure to have you here. For today that's all.