37th & The World
37th & The World is the official podcast of the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs (GJIA), the flagship publication of Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service. In this podcast, we dive into key global trends and speak directly with the experts working on these critical issues. Our undergraduate and graduate student editors host conversations with scholars and practitioners on the subjects they find important and engaging. To read articles published by GJIA, please visit: gjia.georgetown.edu.
37th & The World
37th & The World: Rights of Persons with Albinism in Africa
Across Africa, individuals with albinism fight for visibility and survival.
In this episode, the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs speaks with Bonface Massah, Executive Director of the Africa Albinism Network, on social stigma, health risks, and legal protections for individuals with albinism in Africa.
Mr. Massah offers insight into the cultural context driving discrimination, the impact of climate change on health issues, and the role of African states in upholding human rights norms. The discussion also explores the involvement of the international community in advocating for individuals with albinism.
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