An albino girl carries a member of her family in Zimbabwe.
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In Tanzania, only 2% of people born with albinism will live to the age of 40.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex speaks at the One Young World 2022 Manchester Summit.
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Shadeism, also known as colourism, is a global issue rooted in white supremacy but it’s seldom discussed here in Australia
The preference for lighter skin has its roots in colonial histories.
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A scholar of social work shares what he has learned about colorism by conducting research in more than 20 countries over the past few decades.
Skin-lightening creams for sale in a shop in New Delhi, India, in 2020.
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Fair skin as a beauty ideal underpins the global bleach cream industry – valued at $8.6 billion. There is a nascent backlash against the practice, which endangers health and can perpetuate racism.