ASSA

The Albinism Society of South Africa(ASSA) advocates for and on behalf of people with Albinism.

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

Her advocacy has ensured the recognition of persons with albinism by the @UN by declaring June 13 as International Albinism Day #AlbinismAwareness #TAC18

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

Commissioner Nomasonto Mazibuko at the Tokyo Albinism Conference 2018, talking about successesand challenges persons with albinism face in South Africa @unwomenSA @SAHRCommission @kuliroberts @Disability_SA @The_DSD #TAC18 #AlbnismAwareness #AlbinismIsEveryday #AlbinismGlobal

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

Albinism isn't only an issue in Africa, but in Asia too. Commissioner Nomasonto Mazibuko attending #TokyoAlbinismConference18 #TAC18 #Albinismisworldwide @conniechiu @epellejake @bonmassah @UnAlbinism

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

Mr Miyamoto talking at the @GautengProvince Disability Rights Forum "the disability sector needs to recognise itself as pioneers in restructuring society" @The_DSD @SAHRCommission @Disability_SA #humancare #Disability #DisabilityConfident #DRAM18 #disabilityawarenessmonth18

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

@Disability_SA @The_DSD @SAHRCommission We need to move from a medical concept of disability to a more human rights centred concept... #DRAM18 #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwarenessMonth

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

@The_DSD @GautengProvince @SAHRC we need to challenge more organisations to higher more people with disabilities #DRAM18 #disabiltymonth18

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

@GautengProvince @Disability_SA @Humanri We need to make more noise this Disability Month #DRAM18 #Onevoice #GDRF

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

Albinism is found in all species, plants, animals and human beings. This #moosewithalbinism is beautiful and it knows it! #albinismisbeautiful #cava_lewalk #flauntit

[Romeo ThaGreatwhite @ThaGreatwhite_]

I want to be the reason people with Albinism are looked at as awesome. My music will one day be national anthems. Good morning #SA

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

All persons are born free and equal in rights and dignity. We are human beings and we deserve inclusion and freedoms enjoyed by everyone else. We are part of human society and the diversities that make it. #singabantunathi #dram18 @The_DSD @GovernmentZA @SAPoliceService

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

many women have been divorced by their husbands and shunned by their families after giving birth to children with albinism... #miseducations #misconceptions #misinformed #societyneedstolearn #dram18

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

"My mission is to give a life of dignity to every person with albinism in the world."

This eye doctor gives free prescription glasses to children with albinism, so that they don't have to go to specialist schools.

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

@Romeo_supa Why wait for someone else to represent you when you can be the one doing it????

[Romeo ThaGreatwhite @ThaGreatwhite_]

When are gpnna get a rapper living with albinism at the #SAHHA18

It would be awesome to see us represented

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

@kuliroberts Recognize the beauty in your authentic self... #beautyofbeingdifferent #beautyinbeingyou #albinismisbeautiful #albinism #challengenormalities #selflove #selflerato

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

There's a generation of new Superheroes in town.... #newgeneratio #albinismsuperheroes #challengenormalities

[Mpho Tjope 💧 @tjopem]

Superheroes lol. Albinism beauty

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

Don't forget to catch @SaneleJunior_ on the Afternoon Express on @SABC3

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

We are not our condition. We are human before albinism. #albinismawareness #wearenotourcondition #wearehuman1st

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

Multi Layers of accountability:
1. Individual Level
2. Within Government
3. Legislatures and Parliament
4. Government
5. Chapter 9 Instutions
6. Criminal Justice Systems

All these sectors must be held accountable for any #GBV incidents
#GBVSUMMIT #GBVandFemicide

[The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation #IJR @_IJR_]

Now addressing the @AntiRacismNet conference is @_IJR_ Senior Project Leader for the Anti-Racism project, Kenneth presenting IJR's Pathways to Anti-Racism #ARNSA18 @KathradaFound

[ASSA @AlbinismSA]

Lucretia Arendse from @_IJR_ on building inclusive schools. "we need to look at the Inequality of resources when it comes to black schools." #ARNSA18 #rootoutracism #racisminschool