Being black in a white skin: students with albinism battle prejudice: People with albinism often isolate themselves to avoid discrimination. ShutterstockMyths and stereotypes about albinism abound. People with the condition are called derogatory names, like inkawu – the Nguni term for white baboon – and isishawa, a Zulu word for a person who is cursed. They are stared at, and … [Read more...] about Being black in a white skin: students with albinism battle prejudice | The Conversation
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Tanzania is still failing to protect its children who live with albinism | The Conversation
Selina, right, and her friend Mwanaidi play together in a Tanzanian classroom. Children with albinism are very vulnerable to attack, mutilation and murder. EPA/Johan BaevmanThere is no doubt that educational access worldwide has improved in the past two decades. This has been driven by the launch in 1990 of the United Nations' Education for All global initiative. By 2011 there … [Read more...] about Tanzania is still failing to protect its children who live with albinism | The Conversation
S. African model revels in her albinism
Thando Hopa grew up in the shade, her porcelain skin protected by long sleeves and sunscreen until the day the South African decided to fight prejudice against albinos by becoming a model. Petite and born with an inherited depigmentation of her skin from head to toe that can lead to discrimination and even death, Hopa entered the fashion world without the usual vital statistics … [Read more...] about S. African model revels in her albinism
