Givi

8 min.

Filmmaker: Gular Abbasova

Givi

21.01.21

In many places around the world, albino people often face discrimination their entire lives. They are stigmatized as "white-headed", "white man", and those around tr eat them as "others". In Azerbaijan, albino people prefer to hide and isolate themselves from society. They are rarely interested in socializing. 

Unwanted by his mother from birth, Givi also faced difficulties due to his skin color. But he wanted to prove himself in society and show that he is not different from everyone else; he wanted to prove that he is a part of society, too. For Givi, that meant becoming a bridge for "others" and being a pioneer. He says life is worth living regardless of the color of your skin. 

This video was prepared with support from the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) South Caucasus Regional Office. All opinions expressed are the author’s alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of FES or Chai Khana.