A/HRC/31/63 discrimination on any grounds. People with albinism are just as deserving of dignity as every other human being.”25 67. To that end and for the realization of all the goals established by the Human Rights Council in its resolution 26/8, by which it also established the mandate, she looks forward to engaging in constructive and fruitful cooperation with a diverse range of stakeholders in all regions, particularly and foremost in the areas affected by attacks on persons with albinism. 68. The Independent Expert reiterates her desire to engage constructively with affected States specifically to delve into the root causes of discrimination, stigmatization and attacks on persons with albinism so as to establish preventive measures. She also looks forward to various forms of in-depth engagement with Members States of the United Nations and emphasizes the importance of an inclusive and all-encompassing approach in the execution of her mandate. Finally, the Independent Expert notes the central and complementary role of civil society, particularly non-governmental organizations and academia, in providing her with necessary information for building sustainable platforms for the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism. 25 16 See “Statement by United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein ahead of the first-ever International Albinism Awareness Day, 13 June 2015”, available at www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=16072&LangID=E.

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