A/HRC/28/75 intersessional emergency procedure, to the non-governmental organization Under The Same Sun in Tanzania, for the provision of medical rehabilitation (prosthetic work) and psychological assistance to several identified victims, both men and women, mutilated during attacks. The financial support to that victim-focused project has been renewed by the Fund for 2015 so as to extend the specialized assistance provided by the project to an additional number of victims and their families. C. International human rights mechanisms 50. Various human rights mechanisms, notably the Human Rights Council, including the universal periodic review and treaty monitoring bodies have addressed the situation of persons with albinism. Some examples of the recommendations made in 2014 are listed below. 51. In April 2014, during the review of Côte d’Ivoire under the universal periodic review (UPR), Spain expressed concern regarding discrimination against persons with albinism and made the following recommendation which enjoyed the support of the country: “To take concrete measures to protect the rights of people with albinism, in accordance with the recommendations made by the Office of the High Commissioner, and raise awareness among society about their situation.”37 52. Also in April 2014, during the UPR of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guatemala shared the concern of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights38 about the killing of persons with albinism and the use of their organs for witchcraft ceremonies. The following recommendation, which enjoyed the support of the country, was made: “To combat all forms of discrimination against persons with albinism”.39 53. In June 2014, the Committee on the Rights of the Child, in its list of issues for Tanzania, requested the State Party to: indicate whether a comprehensive strategy has been put in place to stop the gross violations of the right to life, survival and development of children with albinism in the State party. In particular, please provide precise and detailed information on: (a) The educational and awareness–raising measures undertaken and currently being conducted by the State party to overcome traditional beliefs causing stigma and discrimination against children with albinism leading to killings and a wide range of violence against them; (b) The measures adopted to prevent, investigate and punish crimes against children with albinism, including the use of their body parts for witchcraft and to provide redress to victims; (c) The measures taken to improve the living and safety conditions in the centres where these children are placed, to ensure that they are not subject to degrading treatment or abuse in these centres, to adequately train staff and hold them accountable for any professional misconduct, and to ensure regular supervision and control of these centres; (d) Any pilot initiative aimed at preventing the placement of these children and/ or to encourage the reunification of children with albinism with their families, when possible.40 54. In its concluding observations on the periodic report of Swaziland of July 2014, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women expressed concern 37 38 39 40 A/HRC/27/6, recommendation 127.103. E/C.12/COD/CO/4. A/HRC/27/5, recommendation 134.47. CRC/C/TZA/Q/3-5, para. 8. 13