Centre for Human Rights (CHR), Institute for human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) & Legal and Human rights Centre (LHRC) v. United Republic of Tanzania, No. 019/2018, AfCHPR, 5 February 2025

The State is responsible for serious human rights violations against persons with albinism, including the rights to non-discrimination, life, dignity, protection from torture and degrading treatment, the rights of the child, and education, for failing to adopt effective measures of prevention, protection, and social inclusion.

Art. 1 African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR)
Art. 2 ACHPR
Art. 4 ACHPR
Art. 5 ACHPR
Art. 16 ACHPR
Art. 17(1) ACHPR

Art. 6 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
Art. 7 ICCPR

1. A State incurs responsibility when, by failing to prevent discrimination by non-State actors, it does not adopt adequate measures to combat myths and stereotypes associated with albinism.

2. A State is internationally responsible for failing to effectively prevent, investigate and punish killings, torture and acts of violence against persons with albinism, as well as for not safeguarding their dignity and personal integrity.

3. Child protection and social rights – A State breaches its obligations when it fails to prevent the trafficking and sale of children with albinism, neglects the best interests of the child, and does not ensure adequate standards of health and education tailored to the needs of persons with albinism.