{"id":5116,"date":"2025-06-20T09:34:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T07:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hconline.co.za\/?p=5116"},"modified":"2025-07-22T20:06:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T20:06:26","slug":"hope-health-and-human-rights-at-the-heart-of-albinism-awareness-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.highveldchronicle.co.za\/wp64\/hope-health-and-human-rights-at-the-heart-of-albinism-awareness-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Hope, health, and human rights at the heart of Albinism Awareness Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>EMALAHLENI \u2013<\/strong> In a bid to confront stigma and promote inclusion, eMalahleni Municipality\u2019s Transversal Unit teamed up mining giant Exxaro with the to commemorate International Albinism Awareness Day with a powerful outreach event held at the Municipal Council Chamber on Friday, June 13, 2025. The event focused on raising public awareness about the health risks and discrimination faced by people with albinism, while also providing practical support and a message of dignity and empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s global theme, \u201c<strong><em>Demanding our rights: Protect our skin, Preserve our lives,\u201d<\/em><\/strong> resonated deeply throughout the event. With compassion and purpose, the organisers distributed essential care items including sunscreen, lip balm, sun hats, and other skincare products, critical tools that not only safeguard health but also symbolise respect and care for the albinism community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese are not just basic necessities,\u201d said Exxaro representative Buhleng Masake. \u201cThey are vital resources that can greatly improve the quality of life and health of people living with albinism. We\u2019re proud to be part of this cause.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was attended by Exxaro staff, officials from the Municipality\u2019s Transversal Unit, and members of the eMalahleni community living with albinism. It was a celebration of visibility, dignity, and empowerment, and served as an important platform to educate the broader public about the ongoing stigma and health risks faced by this community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Municipal leaders and advocates encouraged ongoing dialogue around inclusion and the need for systemic change. 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