IAAD 2024!
2024 marks a decade since the launch of International Albinism Awareness Day! To mark this occasion, this year’s theme is “10 years of IAAD: A decade of collective progress”.
This theme invites us to:
- Celebrate the strides made within the movement, with renewed commitment for the future;
- Highlight the tireless efforts of albinism groups from around the world;
- Reflect on the continued legal, policy and practical changes still required to ensure the full and equal enjoyment of rights by persons with albinism
Past themes:
2023: Inclusion is Strength
2022: United In Making Our Voice Heard
2021: Strength Beyond All Odds
2020: Made To Shine
2019: Still Standing Strong
2018: Shining our light to the world
2017: Advancing with renewed hope
2016: Protect our rights, celebrate diversity
2015: Persons with albinism, worthy of respect and dignity
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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:
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)
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@albinism.org with all the details so we can help spread the word.
Portland, OR IAAD Meet-Up
You’re invited to meet up with fellow PWAs and albinism community members in the Portland, OR area this IAAD!
June 13, 2024
5pm to 9pm
Slow Pour Coffee + Bar
8524 SE 17th Ave
Portland OR 97202
This meet-up with be Dutch treat (attendees pay for their own food/beverage). Community members are invited to meet up at Slow Pour for a meal and visit/chat. No RSVP required.
Contact: longs-barons.0q@icloud.com
Twin Cities Meet-Up
PWAs and NOAH community members are invited to meet at Culver’s for a meal (Dutch treat) and to visit/chat in celebration of IAAD.
June 13, 2024
6pm to 10pm
Culver’s
4004 Silver Lake Rd NE
St Anthony, MN 55421
Contact: rrevennaugh@gmail.com
Life with Albinism & Positive Exposure IAAD Celebration
June 13, 2024
6:00-8:00pm
14 E 109th St
New York, NY 10029
Join us at the Positive Exposure Gallery to celebrate International Albinism Awareness Day. Event Presented by: Life with Albinism and Positive Exposure
RSVP at lifewithalbinism3@gmail.com
Free snacks & refreshments available
South Florida Meet-Up!
June 13, 2024
6:30pm
Delray Beach, FL
Local PWAs are invited to join us at a restaurant in Delray Beach, FL. All ages, to eat and chat. (Friends and Family welcome!)
Attendees pay for their own food and drinks
Contact safas23@gmail.com for full details & to confirm attendance
NI NOAH Walks for NOAH
Saturday, June 15th
10:00-11:30am
Berens Park
Elmhurst, IL
Please join the Northern Illinois NOAH group on its fourth annual NI NOAH Walks for NOAH! We look forward to celebrating International Albinism Awareness Day and raising awareness for the community. We hope to see you there!
*There are two parks at Berens park – we will be located on the SW corner of Oaklawn and Armitage
Please park in the lot just north of the tennis courts or along the street. We will walk a loop and meet back at the park for coffee and donuts provided by NI NOAH!
Please RSVP to: ninoah@albinism.org
Share on Social Media!
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Questions? Contact Us!
Email: IAAD@albinism.org
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