Violence against people with albinism and discrimination against this group is a violation of their human rights. Beyond the myths and within their rights, people with albinism are human beings. The worst expression of discrimination against persons with albinism is their dehumanization, which lays the foundation for horrifying physical attacks against them.

The worst expression of discrimination against persons with albinism is their dehumanization, which lays the foundation for horrifying physical attacks against them. Because some believe that they are magical beings or ghosts, they mutilate or even kill them so their body parts can be used for witchcraft rituals. These attacks claim many lives and surviving victims and their families experience severe trauma. Persons with albinism deserve to have their rights to life and security protected, as well as the right not to be subjected to torture and ill-treatment.

Malawian President Peter Mutharika issued a statement in March, 2016 condemning the wave of attacks on people with albinism. He called on police to arrest perpetrators and protect those with albinism and their families at risk of attack.