UN expert pushes Pakistan for including albinism in policymaking

ISLAMABAD: The UN independent expert on the human rights of persons with albinism, Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, Thursday expressed concern that persons with albinism remain largely overlooked in Pakistan’s efforts to deliver on its human rights and development commitments, including the Sustainable Development Goals.

“Despite being highly visible because of their physical appearance, persons with albinism are too often invisible in policies, programmes and data that are intended to ensure that no one is left behind,” Miti-Drummond said in a statement at the end of a visit to Pakistan.

While she recognised several positive initiatives by Pakistan, the expert said there is need for a more visible and integrated approach to the challenges and concerns expressed by persons with albinism, including a realignment of federal and provincial legislation and policies on disability rights, as well as in relation to education, health and employment.”

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