HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w IE on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism

Human Rights Council – 49th session

Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of

human rights by persons with albinism

Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries

15. March 2022

I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland.

We thank Mme Miti-Drummond for her first report to the Council (on harmful practices and hate crimes targeting persons with albinism), which we find both timely and comprehensive

The Nordic Baltic countries share the conclusions the Independent Expert has identified in her report on various forms of violence and harmful practices, including that persons with albinism, especially women and girls, today face multiple and intersectional forms of discrimination.  It is important that all actors and sectors/segments of society, both public and private, address the elements that lead to these human rights violations at all levels, and equally important is sensibilisation of health professionals, nationally and regionally.

We support the call to States to prepare inclusive national action plans to address both harmful practices and hate crimes, online and off-line, and to promote awareness raising about albinism.

Madame Independent Expert, 

In your view, what are the best ways support your important work in implementing your recommendations?