Violation of Dignity and Life: Challenges and Prospects for Women and Girls with Albinism in Sub-Saharan Africa

Ojilere, Aloy; Saleh, Muhammad Musa

doi:10.1007/s41134-018-0085-0

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“…Furthermore, in Nigeria, male suitors are reluctant to marry women with albinism; the proportion of those married is very low (Ojilere and Saleh, 2019). Albinism is a natural birth defect caused by lack of melanin pigment that causes changes in the colour of the skin, eyes and hair texture, and sometimes causes blurred or impaired vision due to high sensitivity to the sun (Ojilere and Saleh, 2019). In some communities, there is the belief that mentally ill persons are either suffering from a curse or that it is a sign of witchcraft.…”

Section: Stigmatization Against Pwds In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

Are they not Nigerians? The obligation of the state to end discriminatory practices against persons with disabilities

Arimoro

2019

International Journal of Discrimination and the Law

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Nigeria has ratified several international instruments that protect the rights of, and guarantee freedom from discrimination of persons with disabilities (PWD). Despite the above, the country is yet to fully implement the appropriate measures required to achieve the objective of protecting PWD. Successive administrations since the return to civil administration in the country in 1999 have not fulfilled the mandate in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) dealing with disability rights. While the passing into law in January 2019 of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018 is commendable, it only reflects the pressure on the Federal Government of Nigeria by disability rights advocates and PWD. This article aims to, among others, highlight the plight of PWD in Nigeria, the need to protect their rights and guarantee their freedom from discriminatory practices. To achieve this aim, a review of international and domestic instruments, as well as literature on the subject, is undertaken. The article proposes that the Nigerian government should aim towards inclusivity and accommodation of PWD. For example, instead of merely establishing special schools for PWD, there should be a design to allow for the training of teachers to meet the needs of special children in regular schools.

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Section: Stigmatization Against Pwds In Nigeriamentioning

confidence: 99%

Are they not Nigerians? The obligation of the state to end discriminatory practices against persons with disabilities

Arimoro

2019

International Journal of Discrimination and the Law

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“…Educational programmes and locally relevant information may help protect babies born with albinism and their mothers from abandonment and exclusion. 29 30 …”

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Reactions to and explanations for the birth of a baby with albinism: a qualitative study in Busoga, Uganda

Taylor

Bradbury‐Jones

Ogik³

et al. 2021

BMJ Open

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ObjectivesBabies born with the genetic condition albinism lack pigment in their hair, skin and eyes due to compromised melanin production. This leads to poor vision and the risk of early death due to skin cancer. In Uganda, one of the least developed countries in the world, their lack of pigmentation makes them very different in appearance within their communities. Local explanations of albinism include links to witchcraft and the supernatural. We aimed to explore reactions to the birth of a baby with albinism in Uganda.DesignSecondary analysis of birth stories derived from qualitative interviews and focus group discussions in sharing circles.SettingInterviews took place in the Busoga subregion (kingdom) in the eastern part of Uganda.ParticipantsSeventy-three (73) participants took part in eight sharing circles (n=56) and 17 individual interviews. Participants included people with albinism, parents of people with albinism and a range of other interested parties, including local leaders and teachers.ResultsReactions were generally those of shock and rejection, although cases of acceptance were also recorded. The varied explanations given to account for this unexpected event included accounts involving witchcraft, ghosts, animal familiars and religion, as well as genetics. In a framework surmising that someone must possess a dark skin to be intrinsically valued in African societies a baby with albinism does not fulfil this requirement of ‘personhood’. The mother was often blamed for having produced some ‘thing’ that is not a proper person.ConclusionsWe argue that a biomedical explanation, although unlikely to displace other understandings, helps to establish a baby with albinism as a real person with a genetic difference, and hence fosters greater acceptance.

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“…Human rights are basic rights inherent in every individual as a human being, regardless of race, color, gender, language, religion, or social status (Aurora, 2021;Ojilere & Saleh, 2019;Rhodes & Mandalaywala, 2017). The concept of Human Rights is a universal and inherent right, meaning that it is possessed by every individual from birth and cannot be revoked by anyone.…”

Section: Human Rightsmentioning

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The Implementation of Regulations on Human Rights Violations in Legislation in Indonesia

Wardani,

Suroto

2023

J. of Law and Sust. Develop.

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Objective: The enactment of Law Number 39 of 1999 in Indonesia regarding Human Rights was followed by Law Number 26 of 2000 concerning the Human Rights Court, aiming to address various issues of serious human rights violations. However, these regulations have not been effectively implemented. Method: This study utilizes a qualitative methodology with an analytical descriptive specification, aiming to acquire a profound understanding of a specific phenomenon based on the interpretation and subjective experiences of participants. The data is collected from secondary sources, including primary legal sources such as regulations, laws, and court decisions, as well as secondary legal sources encompassing books, articles, and other relevant literature. The data collection techniques encompass literature review to comprehend the theoretical framework, observation for data authenticity, and interviews with relevant institutions to obtain additional information. Results: The Law Number 26 of 2000 concerning the Human Rights Court is insufficient to address human rights violations in Indonesia, including legal weaknesses and ambiguities in implementing legislation, such as the incomplete "element of crimes" of regulated offenses. The resolution of serious human rights violations in the Indonesian criminal justice system based on Law Number 26 of 2000 has not been able to create legal certainty and justice for victims of serious human rights violations. The Law Number 13 of 2006 on Witness and Victim Protection has to some extent provided a normative foundation for the protection of witnesses and victims. Conclusions: The Indonesian Law with number 26 of 2000 regarding the Human Rights Court is deemed inadequate in addressing serious human rights violations in Indonesia, due to weaknesses in legal certainty and justice. Meanwhile, the Indonesian Law with number 13 of 2006 provides a normative foundation for the protection of witnesses and victims.

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Violation of Dignity and Life: Challenges and Prospects for Women and Girls with Albinism in Sub-Saharan Africa

Cited by 16 publications

References 36 publications

Are they not Nigerians? The obligation of the state to end discriminatory practices against persons with disabilities

Are they not Nigerians? The obligation of the state to end discriminatory practices against persons with disabilities

Reactions to and explanations for the birth of a baby with albinism: a qualitative study in Busoga, Uganda

The Implementation of Regulations on Human Rights Violations in Legislation in Indonesia

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