A UN specialist is pushing Portugal to beef up protections for people with albinism after finding the country lacks targeted legislation for this group. Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond wrapped up her visit and pointed out that Portugal needs better data tracking across healthcare, schools, and job markets to figure out how many people have albinism and what barriers they face daily.
The expert said Portugal has done some good stuff, but needs coordinated nationwide efforts to spread awareness and lock in consistent support services. The country is missing disaggregated statistics that would help craft evidence-based policies for access to education, medical care, and employment opportunities.
Miti-Drummond will submit her full findings to the Human Rights Council, and her mandate was extended after the council created this independent expert position to monitor how countries treat people with albinism.
The expert said Portugal has done some good stuff, but needs coordinated nationwide efforts to spread awareness and lock in consistent support services. The country is missing disaggregated statistics that would help craft evidence-based policies for access to education, medical care, and employment opportunities.
Miti-Drummond will submit her full findings to the Human Rights Council, and her mandate was extended after the council created this independent expert position to monitor how countries treat people with albinism.
