“On the occasion of the International Albinism Awareness Day, we celebrate the courage and strength of persons with albinism, in countering the discrimination, stigmatisation and violence they face in many countries in the world” reads the statement issued by the European Union External Action Service, dedicated to the support of persons with albinism, sill nowadays…
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Tanzania freezes family planning ads
Tanzania has suspended broadcasting of family planning ads of U.S.-funded project, a health ministry letter said, a fortnight after President John Magufuli pointed out family planning was for those “too lazy to take care of their children. Tanzania suspends U.S.-funded family planning ads on radio, televisio https://t.co/4msxjFRdxu — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) September 20, 2018 “The ministry intends…
MEPs condemn killings of disabled children in Uganda
The Parliament strongly condemns the practise of “mercy” killings, the unjustifiable and inhumane killings of disabled children and newborns in Uganda. MEPs call on the authorities to protect people with disabilities, provide quality support and benefits to families with disabled children so that they can be raised at home and urge them to strengthen efforts…