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Detailed explanation-1: -The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution in 2013 (A/HRC/RES/23/13) calling for the prevention of attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism.

Detailed explanation-2: -INTERNATIONAL ALBINISM AWARENESS DAY HISTORY In 2013, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution that called for the prevention of discrimination against persons with albinism. On December 18, 2014, the UN General Assembly proclaimed June 13th as International Albinism Awareness Day.

Detailed explanation-3: -Theme of International Albinism Awareness Day, 2022 This year, the chosen theme for the IAAD is “United in making our voice heard". It celebrates the effort to amplify the voices working for albinism and highlights the work done so far for the people with albinism.

Detailed explanation-4: -International Albinism Awareness Day is observed around the world on June 13 every year. The holiday is organized by the United Nations to battle the discrimination against those diagnosed with albinism and to create a society that is aware.

Detailed explanation-5: -International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) is celebrated annually on June 13 to celebrate the human rights of persons with albinism worldwide.