Remove references to Varnasrama dharma in Class VI CBSE curriculum: MNM Centre sowing seeds of caste discrimination, says the party The Hindu · Sep 26, 2022
Employers will have positive duty to prevent sexual harassment in workplaces, under new legislation Employers will have duty “to take reasonable and proportionate measures” to eliminate sex discrimination, sexual harassment and victimisation as far as possible in workplaces, under legislation to be introduced on Tuesday. The Conversation · Sep 26, 2022
Gareth Bale's missing 'One Love' armband explained after absence in Wales loss Several nations in Europe have agreed that their captains will wear a special arm band which will symbolise their international fight again discrimination but the Wales skipper did not have his on in their most recent match Daily Mirror · Sep 26, 2022
Majority of black people report discrimination in health or work settings Survey challenges Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report of 2021, which found no evidence of institutional racism in the areas it examined Wales Online · Sep 26, 2022
Did the Morrison government change the relationship between religion and politics in Australia? The ABC recently reported on the “infiltration” of Liberal Party branches in regional Victoria by Pentecostals, on a mission to influence Liberal Party positions on so-called morality issues such as abortion and LGBTIQ+ rights. The Conversation · Sep 25, 2022
'All women must back brave protesters in Iran who risk their lives in fight for freedom' Saira Khan says women in Iran have shown the world that, after decades of discrimination, they are willing to fight for freedoms - and feminists all around the world should support them Daily Mirror · Sep 24, 2022
AFL 'no place for discrimination': PM Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a pre-grand final breakfast to speak out against discrimination and highlight an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. AAP · Sep 24, 2022
The Education Department Asked for Public Comments on Sex Discrimination. It Got an Earful About Trans Athletes Instead. Of the over 84,000 public comments available on the proposed Title IX regulations, a third included references to both “sex” and “sports.” Reason · Sep 23, 2022
Unrest in Iran over woman's death: Is this a seminal moment for the country? Iran has been shaken by violent mass protests after a young woman dies while in police custody, having been detained for not properly wearing a headscarf. Annette Young talks to Sussan Tahmasebi, a women's rights activist and Iranian specialist. Plus we meet those raising money to ensure Ukraine's women soldiers… France 24 · Sep 23, 2022
WA Chief Justice Peter Quinlan says all have role to play in combating workplace sexual harassment Western Australia's most senior judge says anyone who has worked in an industry for any length of time and claims to have never encountered sexual harassment is either "lying" or "morally obtuse". ABC News · Sep 23, 2022
Sergeant files federal complaint alleging systemic sexism, racism in Denver Police Department DENVER — A year ago, a group of female Denver Police Department employees met to discuss sexual harassment and discrimination in the force. The Denver Post · Sep 22, 2022
Greece urged to address anti-LGBTQI+ discrimination and intolerance Council of Europe report highlighted need to enhance equality rights for intersex children in particular The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022
OneLove campaign not enough to address Qatar issues before World Cup, insist human rights campaigners Human rights campaigners have criticised the Football Association’s (FA) OneLove campaign, saying it does not do enough to address inequality and discrimination in Qatar. Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2022
Scottish government to pay ‘substantial settlement’ to Black civil servant in landmark discrimination case Rose Quarcoo had alleged she suffered racial discrimination, harassment and victimisation while working for Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022 Civil servant who alleged race discrimination receives ‘substantial settlement’ Rose Quarcoo worked for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in Edinburgh.
The Conversation · Sep 21, 2022 From Canada to Europe, survey reveals the challenges facing women leaders Do women need to adopt male traits and behaviours to be successful in business? Are stereotypes still present and do they continue to disrupt women’s careers? How do leaders in Québec compare to those in Europe?
Reason · Sep 21, 2022 "Central Park Karen" Defamation & Discrimination Lawsuit Rejected From today's opinion by Judge Ronnie Abrams (S.D.N.Y.) in Cooper v. Franklin Templeton; this seems correct to me (for more on the defamation theory here, see this post): Plaintiff Amy Cooper, a white woman, was formerly employed by Defendant Franklin Templeton in New York as a Portfolio Manager. On May…
Wales Online · Sep 21, 2022 Harry Kane to wear anti-discrimination armband at Qatar World Cup The England captain is “honoured” to wear the “important” OneLove armband in Qatar, along with seven other skippers
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022 Staff at Home Office contractors sue over discrimination and unfair dismissal Majority of cases are from escorts accompanying refugees from immigration centres for deportation
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 FA’s World Cup campaign ‘falls well short’, human rights group claim The FA has joined nine other European federations, including the Football Association of Wales, in supporting a season-long OneLove campaign against discrimination
Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2022 England captain Harry Kane to wear ‘OneLove’ anti-discrimination armband at Qatar World Cup England’s Harry Kane will be among the national team captains sporting a distinctive anti-discrimination armband before and during the World Cup in Qatar.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 World Cup captains want to wear rainbow armbands in Qatar FIFA has come under pressure from several European soccer federations who want to support a human rights campaign against discrimination at the World Cup
Daily Mirror · Sep 21, 2022 Harry Kane to wear 'One Love' armband at World Cup in anti-discrimination gesture The England captain will join other leaders of UEFA teams by offering the anti-discrimination gesture during this winter's tournament in Qatar, following months of talks
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 England captain Harry Kane to wear anti-discrimination armband at World Cup Same-sex relationships are criminalised in host country Qatar
The Texas Tribune · Sep 21, 2022 A disabled veteran has waited eight years for a $1 million settlement from the Air Force David P. Bighia had hoped to work at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio. Instead, he’s been fighting the Air Force as he faces home foreclosure.