Taliban to be taken to international court over gender discrimination Afghanistan would have six months to provide response before ICJ would hold hearing The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024
Parents with disabilities have faced discrimination for years in the US, but new rules will help ensure that child welfare systems treat them more fairly Parents with any kind of disability are much more likely to have some type of interaction with the child welfare system than other parents. This means they are more likely than other parents to be reported for child abuse and neglect and more likely to have abuse or neglect substantiated… The Conversation · Sep 24, 2024
Was the Federal Government's Defense of Race-Based Debt Relief for Farmers and Ranchers "Substantially Justified"? An interesting question divides a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Reason · Sep 23, 2024
NHS pilot uses virtual reality to tackle racism and discrimination among staff Immersive training scenarios highlight experiences of minority ethnic colleagues in health service The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024
Haitian Immigrant Faces Discrimination In Ohio Town Haitian immigrant JD in Springfield, Ohio faces discrimination and safety concerns due to false claims and xenophobia. Top News · Sep 19, 2024
People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder face a heightened risk of homelessness Canada is in the midst of a housing crisis. A systematic failure to provide decent and affordable housing means far too many people are ending up homeless. Rigid and unresponsive policies perpetuate adversity and fuel stigma that places blame on the individual. And for already vulnerable and marginalized people, finding… The Conversation · Sep 18, 2024
Labour MSP pulls out of Holyrood event for firm accused of sex discrimination A LABOUR MSP has pulled out of hosting an event at Holyrood for a firm accused of sex discrimination ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024
Essex fined 100,000 pounds over racism between 2001 and 2010 NEW DELHI: The England Cricket Regulator has imposed a fine of 100,000 pounds ($132,190) on Essex County Cricket Club after the club admitted to failing to address systemic racism and discrimination between 2001 and 2010. The Times of India · Sep 18, 2024
Republicans pour money into attacking Texas Democrats on LGBTQ+ issues ahead of Election Day In his largest ad buy to date, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz attacks U.S. Rep. Colin Allred for his support of the Equality Act. It would have prohibited gender discrimination in public places. The Texas Tribune · Sep 18, 2024
Would Environmental Justice in California Survive a Second Trump White House? Doubtful. Activists question whether the state would protect communities of color if the EPA is stripped of its watchdog powers. Capital & Main · Sep 17, 2024
Tinder’s School of Swipe is a solid first step – but online dating safety has a long way to go The challenge remains to create a comprehensive approach that addresses underlying abuse and discrimination The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2024
New York Woman Challenges Beauty Pageant Rules Excluding Mothers Danielle Hazel and Gloria Allred challenge beauty pageant rules excluding mothers, seeking to end discrimination and stereotypes in Miss America and Miss W... Top News · Sep 16, 2024
Community attitudes pose dementia challenge Discrimination is still startlingly commonplace for those living with dementia, underscoring the need for more inclusive communities. AAP · Sep 15, 2024
Laliga And RFEF Introduce Referee Signal To Combat Racism. LaLiga and RFEF introduce new referee signal to combat racism in Spanish football, emphasizing commitment to fighting discrimination. Top News · Sep 12, 2024
The Conversation · Sep 12, 2024 Does the Albanese government’s proposed ‘hate speech’ law give us what we need? Back in May, the Albanese government told us to expect strict new hate speech laws.
International Business Times · Sep 11, 2024 Scientist Told To 'Go Back To Iran' Wins $3.8M Discrimination Lawsuit Against University Of Alabama An Iranian cancer research scientist, Fariba Moeinpour, was awarded over $3.8 million by a federal jury.
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2024 Black performance artists face discrimination in nightlife licensing, City Hall told Councils and police officers are following a ‘racist narrative’ in their licensing decisions, Black Lives in Music told the London Assembly
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024 Mel B joins a campaign calling for a new UK law to bar Afro hair discrimination Former Spice Girl Mel B is among dozens of Black Britons urging Parliament to update the country’s equality laws and prohibit Afro hair discrimination
Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2024 Mel B leads campaign against afro hair discrimination The former Spice Girl is part of a campaign calling for an update to the Equality Act to make afro hair a protected characteristic
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2024 Mel B among Britons taking fight against afro hair discrimination to parliament World Afro Day campaign urges MPs to update Equality Act to make afro hair a protected characteristic
Reason · Sep 9, 2024 Court Lets Plaintiff Suing Over "Pro-Hamas Demonstrations at Northwestern" Proceed Pseudonymously Plaintiff had alleged that being publicly identified would put him at risk of physical harm.
The Conversation · Sep 6, 2024 From challenge to champion: how Black and Asian women overcome barriers to career success Black and Asian women are severely underrepresented in senior leadership positions in the UK. The obstacles they face, for example being overlooked or underestimated, often result in a perception that career success is beyond their reach. It’s no surprise then that these women can end up feeling invisible and powerless.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2024 Scottish health boards urged to step up on tackling racism HEALTH boards across Scotland will be required to develop anti-racism plans as part of a national effort to kick out discrimination in the NHS, the…
The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2024 How the US supreme court’s affirmative action ruling unleashed anti-DEI cases Activists against diversity, equity and inclusion feel the 6-3 conservative majority will aid workplace lawsuits
The Conversation · Sep 5, 2024 Women in Revolt! Exhibition showcases the feminist activist artists who used art to change lives In the early 1970s, women in the UK were second-class citizens who had few rights. A woman could not buy or own a property without a male guarantor. There was no equal pay, no maternity rights nor any kind of protections against sex discrimination.