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One of the five ladies of our documentary The Unjust & Us, Al-Shymaa Kway Geer, Tanzania's first albino member of parliament, discusses the horrific issue that is currently happening in her country and many others in Africa. The murder of albinos.

Al-Shymaa is an albino who has commited her life to helping others with disabilities. The biggest focus of her life is to protect others who suffer with albinism.

Due to the belief in certain African areas that the body parts of albino’s bring good luck, wealth or magical powers, those with albinism suffer from the constant threat of human hunters.

Kidnappings, murders and vicious, brutal and often fatal attacks against albino’s has become a huge issue in Tanzania, especially with the unusually high number of albinos in the country.

Al-Shymaa commits her life to protecting and fighting for her people, even while suffering from the same fears and persecution.

Meeting her and hearing her story was one of the most eye-opening and heartbreaking moments of our journey across Africa. She has truly changed our lives, our perception of the world and our belief in protecting those who are innocent.