Mr Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House - 1) notes that the month of September is Albinism Awareness Month which is dedicated to highlighting the plight of persons living with the genetic condition of Albinism, who as a result of this condition, are often the victims of muti-related violence and are the targets of discrimination, violence and neglect in parts of Eastern and Southern Africa;
2) recognises that it is essential that more is done within this country to educate society about this condition, and in so doing finally dispel the popular myths and misconceptions about albinism which perpetuates discrimination and intolerance, thus undermining the values and rights enshrined within our Constitution;
3) condemns the recent spate of violent and senseless attacks against persons living with this condition and also violence in all its forms; and
4) calls upon the leaders of this country to seize the opportunity which Albinism Awareness Month presents to actively engage with and educate the general populace about this condition in order to create an integrated and harmonious society which reflects the values contained in the Constitution.
Agreed to.