The 18th birthday party Lamine Yamal He had the Presence of people with dwarfism With a single recreational purpose. Something that is prohibited by law and have denounced from the Association of People with Acondroplasia and other skeletal dysplasias with dwarfism (Adee). From this group they have announced legal and social measures against the Barcelona footballer, considering that they threaten their dignity and rights.
From Adee they have denounced the situation in social networks, also announcing measures against the Barça footballer, who say they have already started. In an extensive statement, “Publicly condemns and denounces” This situation. They point out that they do it to “safeguard the dignity of people with disabilities, considering that these facts violate not only current legislation, but also the fundamental ethical values of a society that is intended egalitarian and respectful.”
«Today it has transpired that, during the celebration of the birthday of the young football player Lamine Yamal, a relevant figure of Spanish football, several people with dwarfs were hired to participate in entertainment activities, without another purpose than to serve as a claim and show. For the association, This type of practices is unacceptable, as it perpetuates stereotypes, it feeds discrimination and undermines both the image and the rights of people with dwarfism and of the entire group of people with disabilities, ”says Adee in his writing.
Official statement | The Association of People with Acondroplasia and other skeletal dysplasias with dwarfism denounces the hiring of people with dwarfism as entertainment at the Lamine Yamal party.
We will act by legal and social means.– Adee Association (@adee_esp) July 13, 2025
They also remember that these practices are prohibited by law. According to the General Law on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, «Recreational shows or activities in which people with disabilities are used are prohibited or this circumstance to arouse mockery, mockery or public's irrision contrary to respect due to human dignity ». In the case of the birthday of Lamine Yamal, As the association highlights, several people with dwarfism would have been hired with a single purpose of entertaining, so it would breach current legislation.
In addition, the president of Adee, Carolina Puente, It refers in its statement to the seriousness that these facts are carried out by a person of the relevance of Lamine Yamal. «When a person with social influence resorts to this type of practices, the damage is even greater Because the message is transmitted that discrimination is acceptable or anecdotal, especially among young people. It is everyone's responsibility to eradicate once and for all the reification of the difference and educate in values of respect and equity, ”he says.
The statement ends with a bridge intervention in which they talk about the actions they will take against the footballer: «We are not going to remain silent. We will defend the dignity and rights of people with merchandise and other skeletal dysplasias in all areas, and demand that the necessary responsibilities be assumed so that acts like these are never repeated. And, above all, we invite all the people of the group to go to the association: we are here to support, guide and build new opportunities ».
