A UN expert on Wednesday urged increased efforts to promote the implementation of laws to protect people with albinism in Portugal, ensuring their equitable access to education, health, and employment.

The Independent Expert, Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, elaborated in her report that Portugal lacks specific legal provisions on albinism. Though the UN expert recognized that Portugal has implemented several positive initiatives, there is still a need for coordinated and system-wide measures to raise awareness of albinism. A clearer and more comprehensive framework will ensure that the needs of persons with albinism are fully addressed and that consistent support services are provided nationwide.

Miti-Drummond also noted concerns over the lack of data on albinism, given that data collectio

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