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Michele Bachelet, Bera, Connie Chiu, Marvin “Krondon” Jones III, Lazarus, and Puleng Cassidie Molebatsi
In partnership with
UN Independent Expert on Albinism
Celebrating the resilience of people with albinism, this International Albinism Awareness Day event will highlight the remarkable global momentum that advocates with albinism have created in recent years to protect and advance their rights. These efforts have, for example, spurred the African Union to establish—for the first time—an ambassador-level office tasked with defending the rights of people with albinism in Africa.
The event will feature performances from musicians with albinism, remarks from Michele Bachelet, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, and short video clips from advocates for people with albinism from around the world.
Speakers
Michele Bachelet
Speaker
Michele Bachelet is the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Bera
Speaker
Bera is a pop star from the Republic of Georgia.
Connie Chiu
Speaker
Connie Chiu is a jazz singer and model, originally from Hong Kong, now living in Sweden.
Marvin “Krondon” Jones III
Speaker
Marvin “Krondon” Jones III is a rapper and actor from the United States.
Lazarus
Speaker
Lazarus is a former busker from Malawi who has improbably risen to fame.
Puleng Cassidie Molebatsi
Moderator
Puleng Cassidie Molebatsi is a reporter with the South African Broadcasting Corporation.
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