Georgetown Journal of International Affairs (GJIA)
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Across Africa, individuals with albinism fight for visibility and survival. In this episode, the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs speaks with Bonface Massah, Executive Director of the Africa Albinism Network, on social stigma, health risks, and legal protections for individuals with albinism in Africa. Mr. Massah offers insight into the cultural context driving discrimination, the impact of climate change on health issues, and the role of African states in upholding human rights no...
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Across Africa, individuals with albinism fight for visibility and survival. In this episode, the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs speaks with Bonface Massah, Executive Director of the Africa Albinism Network, on social stigma, health risks, and legal protections for individuals with albinism in Africa. Mr. Massah offers insight into the cultural context driving discrimination, the impact of climate change on health issues, and the role of African states in upholding human rights no...
37th & The World: Bridging the Legal Gap for "Climate Refugees"
37th & The World
17 minutes
1 year ago
37th & The World: Bridging the Legal Gap for "Climate Refugees"
As climate change escalates, millions of people are projected to be displaced in the coming decades. However, the people displaced in the context of climate change and natural disasters, colloquially known as “climate refugees,” currently lack formal recognition and protection under international law. To address this gap and explore potential solutions for an international legal framework for climate refugees, GJIA welcomes attorney Caitlan M. Sussman, who spoke about her 2023 article, “A Glo...
37th & The World
Across Africa, individuals with albinism fight for visibility and survival. In this episode, the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs speaks with Bonface Massah, Executive Director of the Africa Albinism Network, on social stigma, health risks, and legal protections for individuals with albinism in Africa. Mr. Massah offers insight into the cultural context driving discrimination, the impact of climate change on health issues, and the role of African states in upholding human rights no...
