The Stukie Motsa Foundation, in strategic partnership with the Umhluma Women and Youth Foundation, addressed a nationwide Lukhele family gathering in Moneni, Manzini over the weekend.
The engagement was focused on albinism awareness, women’s rights and family stability.
The two organisations said the objective was to promote human rights education at household level, noting that discrimination and stigma often originate within family structures. 
Executive Director of the Stukie Motsa Foundation, Senator Dr Stukie Motsa, addressed members of the Lukhele family on misconceptions surrounding albinism.
She stated that albinism is a genetic condition resulting from specific trait combinations from both parents. According to Dr Motsa, this clarification is intended to counter beliefs linking the condition to curses or spiritual afflictions.
The Foundation called on family members to end intra-family verbal abuse and to support children born with albinism.
Dr Motsa further outlined health and protection requirements.
These include the use of sunscreen, protective lip balms, wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeved clothing, medically prescribed spectacles and 100 per cent UV-protection sunglasses.
She said these measures are necessary due to the increased risk of skin damage and vision impairment associated with albinism.
