Albinism worldwide

Albinos lack pigmentation in their skin and their hair. It is for this reason alone that albinos have been the victims of mutilations and ritual crimes, especially in Africa. Human rights advocates have documented the slaughter of more than 40 albinos in Tanzania, Burundi, and Kenya. Phillip Martin reports on global efforts to show albinos in a more favorable light. (Photo by Rick Guidotti of Positive Exposure.)

Entire program – July 28, 2009

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Today on The World: With troops returning from Iraq, the Pentagon struggles with what to do with all the military equipment there; What some human right groups are doing to help fight discrimination against Albinos around the world; and the story behind a massive European project aimed at harnessing Africa’s solar power.