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International Albinism Awareness Day

IAAD 2023!

Announcing this year’s theme: #InclusionIsStrength

INCLUSION IS STRENGTH

The theme builds on from last years’ theme of ensuring the inclusion of the voices of persons with albinism in all sectors of life. It emphasizes the importance of inclusion of a diversity of groups from both within and outside the albinism community. Specifically, it highlights the importance and benefits of:

  • Including a broad spectrum of persons with albinism in albinism-related discussions, including youth, women, children, older persons, LGBTQ+ and persons with albinism of all races and ethnic backgrounds;
  • Collaborating and embracing albinism within the disability movement, and in other sectors where decisions affect persons with albinism; and
  • Seeking synergies with human rights groups and other groups from outside the albinism movement.

#InclusionIsStrength

#InclusiveFuture

#AlbinismDay

There are many ways to get involved, spread awareness, and make YOUR voice heard on International Albinism Awareness Day!


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History of International Albinism Awareness Day

On December 18, 2014, the United Nations’ General Assembly adopted a resolution establishing June 13th as International Albinism Awareness Day. This historic resolution confirmed the global focus on albinism advocacy. NOAH joins with the worldwide albinism community in encouraging everyone to celebrate and promote albinism awareness on June 13th each year.

The late Ambassador of the Mission of Somalia to the U.N., Geneva, Yusuf Mohamed Ismail Bari-Bari, led the effort to pass the resolution in cooperation with Under the Same Sun, an organization that promotes and protects the rights of people with albinism, particularly in Africa. Shortly thereafter, NOAH participated in a U.N. “side event” to celebrate the adoption of the resolution. The late Excellency Bari-Bari made opening and closing remarks at the event, which included sharing a story with Pope Francis in which he informed the Pontiff of the atrocities committed against people with albinism in Africa. Many other dignitaries also attended the event, and each made brief statements in support of the resolution. These attendees included representatives from the U.N. delegations from Italy, Israel, Canada and the United States, the U.N. Special Representative on Violence against Children, a representative from UNICEF, and several key individuals in the albinism community.


Learn More About IAAD & Albinism

To learn more about International Albinism Awareness Day, check out these online resources:

NOAH IAAD Fact Sheet

International Albinism Awareness Day Facebook Page

International Albinism Awareness Day

History of International Albinism Awareness Day

Meet the Champions of the Albinism Cause: (United Nations Human Rights’ Albinism website)

Reading List

Video Poem by Gcina Vabaza (Viewer Advisory: This video contains serious content intended for mature audiences. Graphic images included may not be suitable for young viewers.)


IAAD Events!

Planning an event for IAAD? Let us know! Email info@3.19.125.119 with all the details so we can help spread the word.

Memphis, TN
Spread Love with Alfie Fundraiser!

Thursday, June 8th
3:30-4:30pm

399 Greenfield Rd
Memphis, TN 38117

To celebrate International Albinism Awareness Day, join local Memphis children’s book author Alison Nenon and artist Meghean Warner for an hour of fun reading Alfie Sees Love and painting Alfie inspired art. Art is appropriate for kids, and families are welcome!

RSVP by Monday, June 5th to AlfieSeesLove@gmail.com

Support the Spread Love with Alfie Fundraiser!


Homewood, IL
NI NOAH Walk – #TeamJAK

Saturday, June 10th
9:30 – 11:00am

Patriot’s Park
187th Street & Center Ave
Homewood, IL
60430

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

Support the NI NOAH Walk – Team JAK!


Elmhurst, IL
NI NOAH Walk – Pioneer Park

Sunday, June 11th
10:00-11:30am

Pioneer Park
517 Mitchell Ave
Elmhurst, IL
60126

Please park in the lot or along the street. We will walk a loop and meet back at the park for coffee and donuts provided by NI NOAH.

RSVP: ninoah@3.19.125.119

Support the NI NOAH Walk!


Brooklyn, NY
Diandra Forrest & Jennifer Rhodes presenting An International Albinism Awareness Celebration

Tuesday, June 13th
6:00-9:00pm

HQ Pixel Studios
23 Meadow Street
Brooklyn, NY

War of Colors film screening & trivia night hosted by Charles Washington. 100% of the proceeds will go to NOAH!

RSVP: IAADjune13@gmail.com


Share on Social Media!

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Questions? Contact Us!

Email: IAAD@3.19.125.119

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