VOICED: Albinos in Tanzania, targets of witchcraft-linked killings

The video discusses the challenges faced by albino children in Tanzania, who lack melanin and are vulnerable to the sun's rays. They face threats and violence due to beliefs in witchcraft, which fuel a trade in albino body parts. Despite government efforts to protect them, including registration and special schools, albinos continue to live in fear. Discrimination is prevalent, and the police struggle to provide effective protection.

What is the primary reason Ezekiel Zachary and his siblings stand out in their village?

• They are the tallest children in the village.

• They have a unique talent for music.

• They are albino and lack melanin pigment.

• They are the only children in the village.

What belief contributes to the violence against albinos in Tanzania?

• Albinos are thought to be immune to diseases.

• Albinos are seen as natural leaders.

• Albinos are believed to have magical properties.

• Albinos are considered to bring bad luck.

What derogatory term is used to refer to albinos in Tanzania?

• Ghostly figure

• Light skinned animal from the Bush

• Moon walker

• Sun child

What measure has the government taken to protect albino children?

• Offering them free medical care

• Encouraging them to stay indoors

• Providing them with special sunglasses

• Establishing special needs boarding schools

What is the current situation for albinos in Tanzania despite government efforts?

• They have gained full societal acceptance.

• They continue to face threats and violence.

• They are completely safe now.

• They have been relocated to another country.