Ouagadougou: The Association of Albino Women of Burkina (AFAB) has organized a significant training workshop focused on the inclusion of people with albinism in the fight against climate change. Conducted on September 10, 2025, in Ouagadougou, the event aimed to inform and build the capacities of various stakeholders on the challenges of climate justice for people with albinism.
According to Burkina Information Agency, AFAB President Mamouna Dene emphasized that the workshop serves as a platform for advocacy, seeking better consideration of people with albinism in strategies for adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate change. The event was held under the theme: "Inclusion of people with albinism in the fight for climate justice."
Ms. Dene highlighted the insufficient involvement of people with albinism and the inadequate consideration of their situation in climate action within Burkina Faso. She pointed out that strong sunlight adversely impacts people with albinism, leading to dermatological and ophthalmological issues due to a lack of sun protection.
The AFAB president also stressed the importance of public awareness regarding the realities faced by people with albinism and the need for messages promoting tolerance and inclusion. "The inclusion of ALPs (people with albinism) in climate justice is a call to action to ensure that no one is ever left behind," she insisted.
The training session, organized in collaboration with CBM Ireland, featured Mahamoudou Sawadogo, an expert in environment and climate change. He noted the importance of including people with albinism in understanding sensitivities and real needs, as well as involving them in public actions.
Sawadogo outlined the training's four modules: "Introduction to climate justice," "The deep meaning of the concept," "The principles which underlie it," and "The content given to this concept." He added that the workshop would also cover the vulnerability and sensitivity of people with albinism in a climate change context, alongside appropriate approaches for their inclusion in climate actions.