A/HRC/31/63 marginalization as a result of their appearance, and due to disability factors associated with their condition, such as impaired eyesight and sensitive skin. 21 44. Discrimination against women takes various forms. Women with albinism are reportedly victims of targeted acts of sexual violence spurred by the myth and misbelief that sexual intercourse with a woman with albinism can cure HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, women who give birth to a child with albinism may face ostracism and discrimination. They are also exposed to rejection by their husbands or partners, accused of adultery or infidelity and blamed for giving birth to a child who is generally seen as a curse or a bad omen. The rejection of mothers of children with albinism exposes them to poverty and isolation and increases the vulnerability to attacks of both mother and child with albinism. V. Independent Expert’s vision for the mandate A. Develop and strengthen specific measures to end and prevent attacks 45. The Independent Expert intends to identify and consolidate the measures to end and prevent attacks to persons with albinism in consultation with States, civil society, international and regional bodies and agencies as well as other stakeholders. The specific measures identified will be based on those already identified, particularly those adopted by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, namely:22 (a) Effective protection of persons with albinism and members of their families; (b) Conduct of impartial, speedy and effective investigations into attacks against persons with albinism; (c) Prosecution of perpetrators of attacks against persons with albinism; (d) Ensuring that victims and members of their families have access to appropriate remedies; (e) Increased education and public awareness-raising activities; (f) Inclusion of information in reports submitted by States parties to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights under article 62 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, on the situation of persons with albinism, including good practices in protecting and promoting the rights of persons with albinism; (g) Promotion, in collaboration with relevant regional and international organizations, bilateral, regional and international initiatives aimed at protecting persons with albinism. 46. The Independent Expert is of the view that specific measures to end attacks against persons with albinism should include immediate investigation of allegations and prosecution of alleged perpetrators, legal representation and adequate protection for victims and witnesses and sensitization of the judiciary and law enforcement officers on the issue. Furthermore, protection measures for persons with albinism should be adopted and implemented in their communities. Victims of attacks should be provided with the appropriate remedy and redress, not only legal, but also social, psychological and medical. The Independent Expert will also seek the adoption of measures to prevent the trafficking in body parts, as well as specific measures for improving conditions at temporary shelters for 21 22 12 See A/69/264, para. 34. African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights resolution 263.