The Next Edition
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate
No Result
View All Result
The Next Edition
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate
Home Headline News

COVID-19 Pandemic Triggers Killings Of People With Albinism, Says UN Expert

Next Edition by Next Edition
July 30, 2021
in Headline News
COVID-19 Pandemic Triggers Killings Of People With Albinism, Says UN Expert
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

People being plunged into poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the killing of people with albinism, the outgoing UN appointed independent expert, Ms Ikponwosa Ero, said on Thursday.

Ero stated that people had been turning to witchcraft “because of the mistaken belief that using their body parts in potions can bring good luck and wealth,” adding that “the majority of victims have been children.”

You might also like

I Nearly Contested For President After June 12 Struggle — Soyinka

FCTA To Protect Elderly People From Abuse

Researcher Develops Gender-Responsive Tool For Climate Change

The Human Rights Council passed a ground-breaking resolution earlier this month condemning human rights violations committed through witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks and called for international consultation and recommendations on the matter.

Ero said she was gratified that there has been much progress on several continents, over the last six years but there is still much to be done.

She cited a regional action plan on albinism in Africa and awareness-raising campaigns in Africa, and elsewhere, including in countries like Brazil, Japan and Fiji.

Research on albinism has increased more than tenfold and an explosion in data and reliable information has increased understanding of how the right to health, education, and on disability rights and racial discrimination, pertain to people with albinism.

READ ALSO: EFCC Quizzes, Detains Ex-Gov Al-Makura, Wife

“There has also been increased understanding of the rights of women and children impacted by albinism and the need to protect against harmful practices.

“While we have come very far in the fight against these heinous acts, the road ahead remains long and arduous,” Ero said.

Special Rapporteurs are appointed by the UN Human Rights Council to monitor specific countries or thematic issues.

They serve in their individual capacity and are not UN staff, nor do they receive a salary from the organisation. (NAN)

Tags: AlbinismalbinoCovid-19KillingsMEDICAL PRACTITIONERUnited NationsvaccinationVaccine
Next Edition

Next Edition

Recommended For You

Soyinka @ 90: Group Gathers 80 Schools Plan One Month-Long Exhibition

I Nearly Contested For President After June 12 Struggle — Soyinka

Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has disclosed that he almost joined the presidential race following the June 12 pro-democracy struggle. He, however, said he dismissed the idea after...

Schools Remain Closed In FCT Till Further Notice – FCTA

FCTA To Protect Elderly People From Abuse

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting elderly citizens from various forms of abuse, like neglect, physical, emotional, and financial abuse within the...

Researcher Develops Gender-Responsive Tool For Climate Change

Researcher Develops Gender-Responsive Tool For Climate Change

Dr Chinwoke Ifeanyi-Obi, a researcher and lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, has developed a Gender-Responsive Smart Monitor (G-SMART) tool to track gender inclusion in agricultural adaptation...

Keyamo Orders Probe Of Air Peace/Oshiomhole Face-off

Keyamo Orders Probe Of Air Peace/Oshiomhole Face-off

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed aviation agencies to investigate the incident involving Senator Adams Oshiomhole and officials of Air Peace Airline at Murtala...

Next Post
SPORTSFLAKES: BANJI OLA ESCAPED DEATH IN LIBERIA, ALGERIA

SPORTSFLAKES: BANJI OLA ESCAPED DEATH IN LIBERIA, ALGERIA




Related News

Senate probes killing of Corper Agwetu by policeman

Senate probes killing of Corper Agwetu by policeman

Fuel crisis: Senate challenges Presidency over claim of complicity

Fuel crisis: Senate challenges Presidency over claim of complicity

NJC releases list of 60 new judges for 25 states

NJC releases list of 60 new judges for 25 states




The Next Edition

Office Address

3B, Agboola Aina street, Off Toyin Street,
Ikeja, Lagos.

Quick Contact Details

Phone:
08033018430
Whatsapp:
08051679910

Email:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Categories

  • Aviation
  • Beauty
  • Breaking News
  • Business
  • Columnists
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion
  • Featured
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Headline News
  • Home & Garden
  • Interviews
  • Investigations
  • North Central
  • North East
  • North West
  • Opinion
  • Parenting
  • Politics
  • Relationships
  • South East
  • South West
  • South-South
  • Special Reports
  • Sports
  • Top News
  • Vox Pops

© Next Edition Business Development Limited

  • About Us
  • Advert Rate
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate

© Next Edition Business Development Limited