June 13 Observed as International Albinism Awareness Day: 'Demanding Rights, Protect Skin, Preserve Lives':

Every year on June 13, International Albinism Awareness Day is marked to raise understanding about this rare genetic condition. The 2024 theme highlights the rights of individuals with albinism, emphasizing the need for skin protection and overall safety. The day underscores that both parents must carry the gene for it to be inherited, even if they don't show symptoms.