Xueli Abbing, a 16-year-old born with albinism, was abandoned in China but later adopted by a loving family in the Netherlands. Starting her modeling career at 11, she gained recognition after appearing in Vogue Italia and uses her platform to challenge stigmas surrounding albinism, advocating for understanding and respect.
Xueli highlights the beauty of diversity and condemns the discrimination and violence faced by individuals with albinism. She is determined to change perceptions, proving that albinism is a genetic condition, not a curse, and inspiring others to embrace differences.
Today, Xueli is an UNESCO Ambassador.
Xueli used her popularity on social media to raise awareness about people with albinism. As she said, they are often represented as ghosts or angels instead of normal people, which makes her sad. Xueli strongly believes that her differences do not define her, and she wants to prove that to the world.