The World Albinism Alliance also pledged their support for this initiative.
The Under The Same Sun Fund promotes the well-being of persons suffering from albinism, as they are often stigmatised and misunderstood.
The fund also focuses on people who are disadvantaged by disability or poverty.
This day was selected in recognition of the first United Nations Resolution on Albinism, which was adopted in Geneva at the United Nations Human Rights Council on 13 June, 2013. This was an historic day for the albinism rights’ movement internationally.
According to Peter Ash, the founder of the fund, Under the Same Sun has been working tirelessly with the United Nations to address the various human rights violations that people with albinism experience in a number of countries. Ash said, “The intention in establishing this international day for albinism is to create a platform whereby various national albinism groups will have a way to highlight important issues related to the rights of people with albinism.
“We encourage you to use this day in whatever manner would be appropriate in your local context. Some groups may reach out to the media and hold press conferences, others may launch online campaigns or other types of events,” said Ash. “The key is to use whatever you can to make the world aware of the unique challenges people with albinism often live with.”
The United Nations Human Rights office will hold a Google+ Hangout on 13 June at 4.30pm
Details: google.com/+unitednationshumanrights
