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Argentina's trans community fights for better social inclusion

Argentina is a pioneer when it comes to trans rights. For the past decade, citizens have had the right to choose their gender and change their ID papers without needing to consult with a doctor or lawyer. But ten years after the world's most progressive law when it comes to…

France 24 · May 25, 2022

British policing is institutionally racist. Until we admit it we’ll never win back trust

Positive discrimination could encourage more black people to join the police so that our forces better represent their communities, says Neil Basu, assistant commissioner of the Met police

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2022

‘Guilty as charged’: top UK officer urges police chiefs to admit institutional racism

Met’s Neil Basu says ‘positive discrimination’ should be used to increase minority ethnic representation in ranks

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2022

London casino cashier wins £74,000 compensation after being excluded from work drinks

Tribunal found Rita Leher was excluded because she had raised discrimination complaints at work

Evening Standard · May 20, 2022

Woman wins nearly £75k after not being invited to staff night out

A tribunal ruled that the casino cashier's non-invite was victimisation

Liverpool Echo · May 20, 2022

Woman wins £75,000 after colleagues excluded her from trip to Las Iguanas

A tribunal ruled leaving her out amounted to victimisation

Wales Online · May 20, 2022

50 Years of Title IX: How One Law Changed Women’s Sports Forever

In 1972, no one dreamed a dry, 37-word clause tucked inside a new education legislation would have such a profound impact. A half century later, it’s time to reflect on how far the quest for equality has come—and where it still has to go.

Sports Illustrated · May 19, 2022

India calls out the West, says food grains shouldn't go the way of Covid vaccines

UNITED NATIONS: Calling out the West, India on Wednesday said that food grains should not go the way of the Covid-19 vaccines as it voiced concern over hoarding and discrimination amid the "unjustified increase" in food prices.

The Times of India · May 19, 2022

Injured women face discrimination over life-saving drugs, say researchers

Female patients in England and Wales half as likely to receive TXA, which cuts risk of bleeding to death by 30%, as injured men

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2022

LGBTIQ+ and unsure how to vote? Here are what the major parties are promising on health

About one in three LGBTIQ+ voters are not sure who to vote for, or are considering changing who they vote for, this federal election, according to a survey by Equality Australia.

The Conversation · May 18, 2022