International Albinism Awareness Day 2024 - June 13
June 14 , 2024 195 days 346 0
It aims at advancing the rights of persons with albinism while calling to action for the voices of persons with albinism to be heard.
Albinism is a rare, genetically inherited condition that causes a lack of pigmentation in the skin, resulting in uncharacteristically light hair, skin, and eyes.
It is causing vulnerability to the sun and bright light and make prone to developing skin cancer.
This year’s theme is “10 years of IAAD: A decade of collective progress.”