8 June 2026
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UNIC
MEDIA ADVISORY
UN Independent Expert on the rights of persons with albinism to visit Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
WHEN: Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 4:30 pm ( Revised Date & Time)
WHERE: Level 7 Conference room, Serena Business Complex, Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, Sector G-5/1, Islamabad
WHAT: The UN Independent Expert on the rights of persons with albinism, Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond, will visit Pakistan from 3 to 12 June 2026 to review legislative and policy developments and challenges faced by persons with albinism.
During her visit, she will meet with government officials, relevant institutions, civil society, activists, albinism-specific organisations and persons with albinism in Islamabad, Karachi, Dadu, Jacobabad, Lahore and Sahiwal.
The Independent Expert will hold a press conference at the conclusion of her visit. Access will be limited to journalists.
WHO: Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond - UN Independent Expert on the rights of persons with albinism
For RSVP:
Mahvash Haider Ali, 0319-0712828, mahva...@un.org
Kainat Afridi, 0300-8569761, Kainat...@un.org