Albinism in Mozambique: Josina

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Josina, a girl with albinism, sits in her classroom in Chiuta District in Mozambique’s Tete province. © 2019 Marcus Bleasdale for Human Rights Watch
Josina, a girl with albinism, sits at the front of the classroom in Chiuta District, Mozambique. Unlike other children with albinism who face numerous obstacles including bullying and lack of reasonable adjustments in the classroom, Josina is supported by her teacher.
Josina, a girl with albinism, sits at the front of the classroom in Chiuta District, Mozambique. Unlike other children with albinism who face numerous obstacles including bullying and lack of reasonable adjustments in the classroom, Josina is supported by her teacher. © 2019 Marcus Bleasdale for Human Rights Watch
Josina (second from left) playing with her best friend and niece, Luisa (left), both eight at the time.
Josina (second from left) playing with her best friend and niece, Luisa (left), both eight at the time. © 2019 Marcus Bleasdale for Human Rights Watch
Josina (left) with her niece, Luisa, both eight at the time. “She is my best friend,” said Josina. “She is always asking if I’m ok, she helps me read after school, and she looks after me.
Josina (left) with her niece, Luisa, both eight at the time. “She is my best friend,” said Josina. “She is always asking if I’m ok, she helps me read after school, and she looks after me. © 2019 Marcus Bleasdale for Human Rights Watch
Josina (right) playing with her best friend and niece, Luisa, both eight at the time.
Josina (right) playing with her best friend and niece, Luisa, both eight at the time. © 2019 Marcus Bleasdale for Human Rights Watch
Revita, Josina’s teacher, allows her sit up close in class and gives her extra time during exams. Since last June, Revita said that some schools have introduced Braille classes, which Josina was taking.
Revita, Josina’s teacher, allows her sit up close in class and gives her extra time during exams. Since last June, Revita said that some schools have introduced Braille classes, which Josina was taking. © 2019 Marcus Bleasdale for Human Rights Watch
Josina wearing her new prescription glasses outside her classroom in Chiuta District in Mozambique’s Tete province. Since getting eyeglasses, Josina has been performing better academically, but now schools are closed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Josina wearing her new prescription glasses outside her classroom in Chiuta District in Mozambique’s Tete province. Since getting eyeglasses, Josina has been performing better academically, but now schools are closed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. © 2019 Courtesy of Azemap