Albinism, which is caused by a hereditary genetic mutation, is noticeable among mammals because melanin is the only pigment they produce; without it, their hair, skin and eyes will lack color.

Almost a decade ago, when these attacks first drew widespread attention, Tanzanian officials rounded up many kids with albinism and, for their safety, sent them to rudimentary schools intended for ...

Wisconsin mom Amy Jandrisevits creates dolls for kids with all sorts of differences ... are adopted from China and have albinism, a genetic condition where there is little or no production ...

Jandrisevits posted the creation on Facebook, and within months the mother of three had orders pouring in for look-alike dolls for kids with everything from albinism to missing limbs.

But that changes as soon as they step out when they face prejudices for their extreme fair skin due to Albinism. People address them as 'Suraj-mukhi’ or ‘Angrez’ (British) because of their ...

People with albinism face widespread discrimination in many sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania, this minority has been subjected to extreme forms of violence. The government's failure to ...