International Albinism Awareness Day observed on June 13

Exam-focused facts from the 15 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

International Albinism Awareness Day is observed every June 13 to advocate for the human rights of people with albinism worldwide.
The day is organised by the United Nations (UN) to combat discrimination and promote a more inclusive society.
The United Nations (UN) observed International Albinism Awareness Day for the first time in 2014.
Albinism, also known as hypo-pigmentation, was discovered in 1908 by British physician Sir Archibald Edward Garrod.
The condition is a genetically inherited disorder resulting in a lack of pigmentation, which causes visual impairment and an increased risk of skin cancer.