Hypopigmentation is a chronic condition in which areas of the skin are lighter in color than normal. Causes may include ...

This superstition about black cats and other black animals in general has shaped people’s preferences about animals. It’s left its mark on things such as lower adoption rates for black cats and ...

ShareThe Global Disability Summit (GDS) is a significant global initiative aimed at advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities, particularly in the Global South. Established in ...

In March 2025, a rare, all-white penguin was found on a beach in Australia in 'underweight and dehydrated' condition. The ...

Albino kangaroos in Australia’s wild stand out against landscapes, challenging survival and captivating wildlife enthusiasts.

The African Disability Protocol (ADP) entered into force in August 2024, following its ratification by 15 nations, including five in the SADC region. The ADP has a distinctly African perspective on ...

Persons with Albinism (PWA) have been expressing worries over social stigmas, human rights abuses, life-threatening health ...

Leucism is slightly more common than albinism. According to the White Squirrel Institute, leucism causes a partial loss of pigmentation but does not affect all pigments, just fur. Meanwhile ...

In February 2025, the court delivered a landmark judgment, holding Tanzania accountable for human rights violations against ...

For individuals with albinism and vitiligo, the scorching sun presents a unique set of challenges that go beyond mere discomfort. Their skins, lacking the necessary pigment or with uneven pigment ...