Albinism is a congenital disorder characterized by the partial or complete absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes. It results from inherited recessive genes and affects the production of melanin. There are two main types: oculocutaneous albinism, which affects the eyes, skin, and hair, and ocular albinism, which only affects the eyes. The United Nations adopted a resolution in 2013 to prevent attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism.