International Albinism Awareness Day: 5 lesser-known facts

International Albinism Awareness Day: 5 lesser-known facts Haren Sharma Mid-Day Lifestyle By Haren Sharma Published Jun 01, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

International Albinism Awareness Day 2026 International Albinism Day is observed every year on June 13 to amplify the voices and visibility of persons with albinism in all areas of life Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

What is Albinism? Albinism is a rare, inherited genetic condition characterized by the partial or complete absence of melanin Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Origin The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly on December 18 in 2014, and has been observed every year since 2015 Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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