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California becomes first US state to pass bill banning caste discrimination

Bill passed by margin of 31-5 and now needs to be signed into law by governor

The Independent UK

Life insurers can charge more or decline cover based on your genetic test results. New laws must change this

Genetic tests can provide life-saving information. They can help diagnose disease, enable access to preventive care, prompt early screening and treatment, and guide patients’ therapeutic options.

The Conversation

California passes bill banning caste-based discrimination

Dalit rights groups hail the vote as a landmark victory in their bid to stop casteism from taking root in the US.

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Survey finds nomadic tribes in Tamil Nadu lacking access to education, government schemes

Nomadic tribes in TN lack access to edu, govt schemes: Survey by Vanavil Trust reveals 27% of children not enrolled in schools, 53% face discrimination. 807 families lack access to schools/higher edu, 713 lack access to govt schemes. Free land pattas benefited most, other schemes less. Report urges govt to…

The Hindu

California poised to become first US state to ban caste discrimination

Bill gives added protections to those hailing from Nepal, India and Bangladesh and is awaiting the governor’s signature to become law

The Guardian - US

California lawmakers vote to become first state to ban caste-based discrimination

California lawmakers have voted to outlaw discrimination based on caste

The Independent UK

Fatal stabbing of Gabonese student highlights 'daily' racism faced by Africans in Russia

François Ndzhelassili, a doctoral student from Gabon at the Ural Federal University in Yekaterinburg, Russia, was killed on August 18 by a group of Russian men after they harassed him and called him racial slurs. The murder is just the latest case of discrimination and violence against Black people living…

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Ban polygamous candidates from poll: Arunachal women’s group

Arunachal Pradesh Women's Welfare Society seeks Monogamy Election Eligibility Bill 2023 to make only candidates with one spouse eligible for elections. Bill aims to promote gender equality, preserve family values, enhance political accountability, and prevent discrimination. Congress MLA to introduce private member's resolution to make it mandatory for candidates to…

The Hindu

May a Judge Sanction Lawyers by Requiring Them to Get Remedial Training from a Particular Ideological Organization?

An important question, whether the judge orders lawyers to be trained on religious liberty by the Alliance Defending Freedom, on transgender rights by Lambda Legal, or on race discrimination law by the ACLU.

Reason

Tourism champion claims short-term let restrictions are 'sexist'

A TOURISM champion has claimed the Scottish Government’s restrictions on short term lets are discriminatory against women.

The National (Scotland)

Organization Serving Disabled People Claims Newspaper Discriminatorily Targeted It for Criticism

A N.J. judge has thrown out the lawsuit, on the narrow grounds that, even if the newspaper deliberately discouraged people from attending the group's charity gala, the N.J. Law Against Discrimination doesn't apply to charity galas.

Reason

Man with Traveller heritage wins discrimination case after Conservative club refused to host christening

A man who was barred from booking a christening party for his daughter at a Conservative club due to his Irish Traveller heritage has received compensation.

Evening Standard

A kiss that shook the world: Spanish football faces reckoning over sexism

In this edition to kick off our 10th season, we report on the nonconsensual kiss that has rocked Spain and sparked both a national and global debate about male behaviour and masculine pride. Also as parts of the world experience extreme weather, a German university hospital study discovers a clear…

France 24

Man with Traveller heritage compensated after Conservative club refused to host christening party

Man brought discrimination claim after Park Conservative club in Cardiff said Irish Travellers were banned

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Finland’s government agrees on anti-racism plan after series of scandals

The policy is the right-wing coalition government answer to a series of discrimination scandals .

The Independent UK

UN-backed panel says Italy can do more to fight racism, discrimination in sports and society

A U.N.-backed team of human rights experts focusing on racial discrimination has urged Italy to do more to fight acts of violence, hate speech, stigmatization and harassment against Africans and people of African descent

Reason

Firing Based on Employee's Pre-Employment Social Media Posts Leads to Discrimination Lawsuit;

federal court allows the case to go forward.

Reason

Firing Based on Employee's Pre-Employment Social Media Posts Leads to Discrimination Lawsuit

The case can go forward, a federal judge rules.

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The Independent UK

Women’s chess master claims she was raped at tournament

Sabrina Chevannes said discrimination has taken place at every chess tournament she has ever attended

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s heartbreaking’: Malala Yousafzai meets exiled Afghanistan women’s football team

Football must fight against gender discrimination, says the Nobel peace prize winner – or future generations of women will suffer

Reason

Race Discrimination/Harassment Lawsuit Against Seattle Related to Its "Race and Social Justice Initiative" …

can go forward, says a federal court.

The Independent UK

Hooters restaurant sued for racial discrimination against employees

Complaint alleges Hooters chain ‘laid off a class of Black and dark-skinned women’ during pandemic

Reason

Should 'Sensitivity Training' Be Forced on Southwest Airlines?

A Texas judge ordered that the airline submit to training on the rights of religious believers after losing a religious discrimination lawsuit.

The Independent UK

Vivek Ramaswamy defends calling Ayanna Pressley part of ‘modern KKK’

‘This is backwards and harmful, but that is the point’ said Rep. Pressley’s spokesperson

The Hindu

Call for ensuring justice for Dalits, ending caste-based discrimination

A two-day National Dalit Summit in Hyderabad demanded justice for Dalits and ending caste-based discrimination

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