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Namibia: Albinism activist champions youth inclusion – News

Namibia: Albinism activist champions youth inclusion – News

Africa Links 24 with Pinehas Nakaziko
Published on 2025-08-25 09:05:06

“We have a right to be seen.”

These are the words of Jakko Haiyambo (25), an albinism activist based at Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West region, who has just been elected into the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Youth Advisory Panel.

In his new role, he plans to see that all young people – particularly those with disabilities – are included in decision-making about their lives.

“For me, it’s not about a personal win, but about including other young people,”…

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