Ikponwosa Ero
Nigerian lawyer and advocate for people with albinism
Ikponwosa “I.K.” Lauretta Ero (born 1981) is a lawyer and advocate in the field of international human rights. She is the first United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism.
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- People had been turning to witchcraft because of the mistaken belief that using their body parts in potions can bring good luck and wealth.
- "Witchcraft killings of people with albinism have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic, says UN expert", UNNews Speaking on albinism (29 July 2021)
- While we have come very far in the fight against these heinous acts, the road ahead remains long and arduous.
- "Witchcraft killings of people with albinism have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic, says UN expert", UNNews Speaking on albinism (29 July 2021)
