Author: Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham

The theme for Albinism Awareness Day 2019 was “Still Standing Strong”.  This theme is a call to recognize, celebrate and stand in solidarity with persons with albinism around the world, and to support their cause, from their accomplishments and positive practices to the promotion and protection of their human rights. At the United Nations Headquarters… Continue reading “Still Standing Strong”. International Albinism Awareness Day, June 13, 2019, New York

Ikponwosa Ero, United Nations Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of Human Rights by Persons with Albinism, approached us (Dr. Barb Astle and myself, Dr. Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham) a few years ago about supporting her mandate as researchers.  Her invitation was compelling.  Though neither of us had conducted research on albinism, we draw on our respective areas… Continue reading Our entry point