We talk to Demilade Adeyemi, a young woman with albinism.
Originally from Nigeria, Demi moved to the UK when she was 11 after experiencing abuse and threats in her home country of Nigeria. Now a published author studying law at LSE, Demi talks to us about abuse linked to the superstition that people with albinism hold magical powers, the changes she’s seen in attitudes towards people with albinism, and its widespread link with witchcraft.
Her inspiring story is one of challenge, reflection, growth and optimism. Demi’s novel, No Country for Cold Men, a dystopian fantasy novel about a young boy with albinism living in a dangerous Pan-Africa, can be found on Amazon.
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We also have a dedicated FGM resource page, and we set up the National FGM Centre to share resources for anyone concerned about the welfare of a child or young person in relation to FGM, kindoki or abuse linked to albinism, or any other child abuse linked to faith or belief.
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