Albinism is a rare genetic condition that affects skin pigment due to the body not producing enough melanin. Essentially, those who have albinism can have little to no pigment in their hair, skin or eyes. It can also cause vision impairment.
Kids with albinism can face a lot of teasing and bullying. They are called names like "ghost" or "milk bar kid." In parts of Tanzania, they are hunted for their body parts as they are thought to have magical powers.
To help raise awareness about albinism, moms and dads of Instagram have been sharing photos of their kids who have this condition and including the hashtag #albinismisbeautiful. We couldn't agree more.
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#skyeisthecutest #albinismisbeautiful
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#seasidefun #october #wrapupwarm #nystagmus #ocularalbinism #albinismisbeautiful
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Traditions. #albinism #albinismisbeautiful #albinismawareness #baby #love #precious #cuddles
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Izzybug and her crazy faces! #bissynutblog #adoptionrocks #albinismisbeautiful
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She's my life! My life is beautiful! #Sundayselfies #mygirl #mylife #avaclarke
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Look da creche de hoje! #love #cute #mylove #albinismisbeautiful
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