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We aim at an inclusive society with the same rights for everyone. Let's end discrimination! Be kind.

Xueli Abbing, Founder and chairperson of the The Open Eyes Foundation, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for the Fight against Racism and Discrimination (2022- 2024)

Xueli is an International model and has modeled for several brands and campaigns including Adidas, Etnia Barcelona, Kurt Geiger, Instagram, Icebreaker, Vogue. Through her modeling work she raises awareness for the situation of persons with albinism in many countries.

16/10/2026

Who is your school, workplace or sports club built for?
On 28 October, we are running a workshop at the UNESCO Masterclass against Racism and Discrimination in The Hague where we will look at what school, work and sport would be like if people with a disability were part of the design from the start.

📅 When: Wednesday 28 October 2026. The masterclass runs from 13:00
to 17:00, and our workshop is from 14:30 to 16:00.
📍Where: The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Johanna
Westerdijkplein 75, The Hague
🗣️ Language: English
🔗 Register:
https://www.formdesk.com/dehaagsehogeschool/MasterClassUNESCO

When registering, select our workshop: “Open Books: Stories in Conversations – Young people, disability and belonging.”

The masterclass is organised by UNESCO and the National Coordinator against Discrimination and Racism (NCDR) as part of the 5th UNESCO Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination.

Tag someone who should be there.

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26/09/2026

El albinismo no determina la capacidad de amar, enamorarse, tener relaciones o formar una familia. Toda persona adulta tiene derecho a elegir libremente a su pareja, independientemente de su orientación o preferencia sexual, siempre que exista consentimiento mutuo y se respeten los derechos de ambas personas.

Pero también es importante reconocer que no todas las personas desean tener una pareja, y esa decisión es igualmente válida. Una persona puede elegir vivir sola, no tener una relación romántica o simplemente decidir que no necesita una pareja para sentirse plena y feliz. La dignidad, el valor y los derechos de una persona no dependen de tener pareja.

❤️ Una persona con albinismo tiene derecho a amar y ser amada.
🏳️‍🌈 Puede elegir una pareja independientemente de su orientación sexual.
🤝 Tiene derecho a relaciones basadas en respeto, consentimiento y libertad.
⚖️ Tener albinismo no le quita ningún derecho afectivo o sexual.
🕊️ También tiene derecho a decidir no tener pareja y vivir su vida de la manera que elija.
💜 Tener pareja es una elección, no una obligación. Estar sola o solo también es una elección válida.

Todas las personas tienen derecho a elegir cómo vivir, a quién amar y también a decidir no tener pareja.

Unión Latinoamericana de albinismo
Global Albinism Alliance
Fundación Hidalguense AC
The Open Eyes Foundation
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09/07/2026

We’re excited and grateful to share that Kijk! Ons has been invited to be part of the SDG Library Parade.

Through this travelling exhibition, the portraits and stories from Kijk! Ons will continue to reach new audiences in libraries across the Netherlands, encouraging conversations about inclusion, accessibility and participation.

If you’re nearby, we hope you’ll stop by.

Thank you again to our models, photographers and partners who made Kijk! Ons possible.

Photos courtesy of SDG Nederland

13/06/2026

This International Albinism Awareness Day, we join the global community in celebrating this year’s theme: “Proudly In My Skin: Celebrating All Skin Tones.”

Throughout this campaign, we have reflected on colour-based discrimination, the impact of assumptions, and the diversity within albinism.

But above all, this day is about people.

Persons with albinism are not defined by myths, stereotypes, or how others see them. They are individuals with their own stories, identities, dreams, and abilities.

Being proudly in your skin means being seen and accepted for who you are.

Together with the Global Albinism Alliance and other organisations working towards the same goal, we celebrate every person with albinism, today and every day.

Adapted from campaign materials by Global Albinism Alliance and Muluka-Anne Miti-Drummond

13/06/2026

Albinism does not have one face, one story, or one experience.
Persons with albinism exist across all backgrounds, cultures, and skin tones.

This International Albinism Awareness Day, we celebrate the diversity, strength, and voices of persons with albinism around the world.

Proudly In My Skin: Celebrating All Skin Tones.

Video by and

12/06/2026

Albinism does not look one way.

Persons with albinism can have different skin tones, hair colours, and eye colours. Different types of albinism affect pigmentation in different ways. Understanding this helps challenge assumptions about what albinism “should” look like.

“Proudly In My Skin: Celebrating All Skin Tones” reminds us to see persons with albinism as whole individuals, with their own stories, identities, and experiences.

At Open Eyes Foundation, we work to raise awareness, challenge misconceptions, and create opportunities for persons with albinism and other disabilities.

Support our work through a donation via the link in our bio.

10/06/2026

Discrimination is not always defined by one moment. Often, it is the repetition of many experiences over time.

The repeated assumptions and judgements can affect someone’s confidence, mental wellbeing and sense of belonging.

Understanding this impact is an important part of challenging colour-based discrimination.

09/06/2026

Skin colour should never determine someone’s opportunities, safety or how they are treated.

Yet around the world, many people still experience discrimination based on their skin colour and appearance, including persons with albinism.

For some, this appears through harmful myths and stigma. For others, it appears through everyday assumptions, exclusion or being treated differently.

This International Albinism Awareness Day, the theme “Proudly In My Skin: Celebrating All Skin Tones” reminds us that no one should be defined or limited by the colour of their skin.

Before we can challenge discrimination, we need to recognise it.

01/06/2026

🗣️ We are currently looking to speak with young people with physical disabilities who would be open to sharing their experiences in a short conversation.

This is part of a research project focused on understanding how everyday barriers may affect mental health. The insights gathered will contribute to a research report, which will help us better understand these experiences and inform how they can be addressed more effectively.

You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with and you’re free to skip any questions.

All responses will be confidential and can be shared anonymously, unless participants prefer otherwise.

At Open Eyes Foundation, we work on inclusion and disability advocacy, with a focus on better understanding everyday challenges and gaps in inclusion.

If you or someone in your network might be interested in taking part, feel free to reach out or share this post.

📩 [email protected]
🌐 https://openeyesfoundation.nl

11/05/2026

At the UNESCO press conference in Paris, the 5th Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination was officially announced. The next edition will take place in The Hague, the Netherlands, on 29-30 October 2026.

Our chairperson and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, Xueli Abbing, was invited to speak alongside other Dutch representatives. She indicated that racism and discrimination have changed form rather than decreased in recent years, and that everyday situations where discrimination happens are often overlooked.

A key message of the event will be addressing the need to bridge the gap between policy and everyday reality and to ensure the commitments lead to real change.

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