Albinism is a rare genetic condition that causes a reduction or lack of melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives your skin, ...

Albinism Through Three GenerationsEnjoying ... an engineer until she realized that meant dealing with tiny numbers and symbols. Instead, with help from Under the Same Sun, she earned a degree ...

Albinism is a genetically inherited condition present at birth which results in the lack of melanin - a chemical responsible for the colour of the skin, eyes and hair. In almost all types of ...

However, the flag is often overlaid with another symbol of the transgender community, derived from traditional gender symbols ...

People with albinism lack skin melanin that is important for protection from the sun's UV rays. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] For persons with albinism, climate change, as is currently being experienced ...

The new book The Cross: A Universal Symbol answers all these queries — and more — in enlightening ways. It is easy-to-read, informative and enjoyable. At the same time, the book is profusely ...

Almost half of those surveyed couldn’t name a single national symbol. They are used to forge a national identity in many ...

When Xueli was a baby her parents left her on the ground outside an orphanage. In China, albinism is seen by some as a curse. The rare genetic condition causes a lack of pigment which makes Xueli ...

Referring to the stigma he faces in Somalia because he has albinism, 25 year-old Elmi Bile Mohamed says: "People tell me I am a cannibal and that I will eat their children. They are terrified of me." ...

However, the absence of people living with albinism highlights the ongoing challenges in achieving true inclusivity in the sector, EBENEZER BAJELA writes On a sunny afternoon, with the temperature ...

Love a child with albinism in abundance and build their self-esteem and confidence because a cruel and judgmental society filled with stigmatisation awaits them. This is the message from Margaret ...