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Albinism Awareness Day

This year the Albinism Awareness day 13 June 2020 is celebrated under the theme Made to Shine The event was organized under the overall leadership of AlbiMoz a civil society organization of persons with albinism in partnership with the Ministry of Justice Constitutional and Religious Affairs of Mozambique and in collaboration with UNESCO In Mozambique the celebration took place at the Quisse Mavota Secondary School in Maputo city Due to circumstances triggered by the Covid19 the number of attendees was limited to 20 to allow social distancing The Mayor of Maputo City Dr Eneas Comiche the City Councilor of Kamubukwana district Rui Matusse the National Director for Human Rights and Citizenship from the Ministry of Justice Constitutional and Religious Rights Dr Albachir Macassar the Representative of UNESCO Mozambique Mr Paul Gomis the President of Albimoz an active civil society organizations of persons with albinism Mr Williamo Tomás staff of the UN Human Rights office and significant number of persons with albinism attended the event The event was widely covered by the media Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 18 2014 the celebration of the Albinism Awareness day was an opportunity for UNESCO to educate the public on issues of concern to mobilize political will and resources to address developmental and human rights challenges faced by persons with albinism to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity Given the circumstances in which the event occurred UNESCO took the opportunity to support the event by providing masks and alcohol gel for persons with albinism As pointed out by Mr Gomis the State of Emergency triggered by the Covid19 aggravates the discrimination and violations of human rights already faced by persons with albinism particularly women and children In this context many of them have been left behind because their physical appearance already expose them to myths exclusion various degrees of stigmatization and human rights abuse extending from being discriminated and bullied to being killed for their body parts This day is important in Mozambique across Africa and indeed throughout the world Albinism is a rare genetically inherited noncontagious condition resulting in a deficiency of melanin pigment in hair eyes and skin It occurs worldwide however its prevalence tends to be highest in SubSaharan African countries For UNESCO under its mandate to build peace of minds of children women and men a society of tolerance and respect for human rights this day was intended to raise awareness expose and make steps to addressing some of the issues Persons with Albinism face in their lives

International Arts Education Week

The decision of the 36th session of UNESCOs General Conference in 2011 the week of 2531 was proclaimed as the International Arts Education Week Art in all its diversity is an essential component of a comprehensive education for the full development of the individual Today the skills values and behaviours promoted by arts education are more paramount than ever These competencies creativity collaboration and imaginative problem solving develop resiliency nurture appreciation of cultural diversity and freedom of expressions and cultivate innovation and critical thinking skills Art brings us closer together A painting an artefact a piece of ancestral music speaks volumes about the history of civilizations and the ties that bind them It makes us to feel and to understand what unites humanity in the diversity of its cultures and expressions and thus contributing to our bright and sustainable future The DirectorGeneral of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay on the occasion of the celebrations reaffirmed that UNESCO as the only United Nations agency with a core mandate encompassing culture heritage arts creativity and education is committed to joining forces with its Member States to step up cooperation mobilizing civil society educators and arts professionals to fully harness the potential of both culture and education

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Threequarters of the worlds major conflicts have a cultural dimension Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent for peace and development Cultural diversity is a driving force of development not only with respect to economic growth but also as a means of leading a fulfilling intellectual moral and spiritual life In 2001 UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity and in December 2002 the UN General Assembly in its resolution 57249 declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development In the message on the occasion of World Day for Cultural Diversity celebrations Ms Audrey Azoulay DirectorGeneral of UNESCO said this years World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is celebrated in the context of uncertainty and anxiety However by dint of coordinated action original initiatives and creativity this imposed downtime has made it possible to see what is one of humanitys riches our diversity At the end of the same message reaffirmed the UNESCO appeals to all together let us celebrate and support cultural diversity symbol of our humanity

Meeting of the Multisectoral Group on Albinism

UNESCO Maputo in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice Constitutional and Religious Rights coordinated the meeting of the Multisectoral Group on Albinism on 30 June 2020 The meeting which followed the organization of the PALOP Conference and Training on Albinism aimed at establishing a coordination mechanism to address developmental and human rights challenges that affect persons with albinism in Mozambique and within the PALOP The meeting which was also virtual was attended by the representative of the Ministry of Justice the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights OHCHR civil society organizations Albimoz Amor à Vida Khanimambo and CDI The meeting came up with priorities in the area of albinism which are 1 review the Action Plan on Albinism 2 establish a national coordination mechanism 3 establish a PALOP network on albinism and 4 resource mobilization to address issues affecting PWA People With Albinism