Societal Perceptions and Violence Against of People with Albinism in Shinyanga, Tanzania Since the first incident of violence against people with albinism was reported in Tanzania in the mid-2000s, awareness raising alongside law enforcement efforts have continued relatively relentlessly. However, these efforts have not stopped the violence from happening. Children and women with albinism are more in danger due to their high degree of vulnerability compared to their adult male counterparts. Moreover, those in rural areas face discrimination at a higher level and are more prone to be targeted for organ trafficking due to the minimal presence of law enforcement and other reporting and safety mechanisms. Reports show that the violence is driven by the belief that organs from people with albinism can be used in magical rituals to attract good luck and political power. The question of why discrimination and violence against people with albinism continues for over two decades requires further investigation. Therefore, my research will explore the structures informing the beliefs and perceptions subjecting people with albinism to continued discrimination and violence in Shinyanga, Tanzania, where the first incidents of fatal violence was reported over two decades ago. The investigation will last twelve months, during which time I will participate in the activities of the Tanzania Albinism Society in Shinyanga and other areas to understand the challenges facing people with albinism from people with albinism themselves as well the community(ies) where they live.