The Latest Breaking News from Discrimination

Government appoints new disability discrimination boss

The federal government has named human rights advocate Rosemary Kayess as Australia's new disability discrimination commissioner.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

Race-Based Refusal to Consider Questions at Employer Town Hall / Removal of Posts on Internal Forum May Be Illegal Discrimination

From Tyree B. v. Raimondo, decided by the EEOC on Oct. 18 but just posted to Westlaw last week: The Agency framed Complainant's claims [of, among other things, race discrimination based on his being white] as follows: Agency officials have ignored, dismissed, disregarded, suppressed, mischaracterized, and mislabeled Complainant's communications and…

Reason · Nov 27, 2023

‘There is no greater religion in the country than the Constitution’

Celebrating Constitution Day, Prof. Vidyasagar said it empowers people to live with dignity and without discrimination. He urged students to use their voting right wisely and not exchange it for money. The event began with a collective reading of the Preamble, emphasizing the importance of the Constitution in India.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

Bosses thought they won the return-to-office wars by imposing rigid policies. Now they’re facing a wave of legal battles

A one-size-fits-all policy may not only lead to legal repercussions but also overlook the diverse needs of a modern workforce.

Fortune · Nov 22, 2023

Palestinians in Israel cite threats, firings and discrimination after Oct. 7

At least 20% of Israelis identify as Arab or Palestinian. Many say they have long felt like second-class citizens. The current war has worsened their position in the country, they say.

WEKU · Nov 21, 2023

Simultaneous elections are in national interest, says Kovind; Congress calls it a “party agenda”

Asserting that no particular political party will be benefitting from “one nation, one election”, former President Ram Nath Kovind said, “If implemented, the party which is in power at the Centre will benefit, be it the BJP or the Congress or any other party. There is no discrimination.” The biggest…

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

A royal commission won't help the abuse of Aboriginal kids. Indigenous-led solutions will

This article mentions violence towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children. There are also mentions of racial discrimination, sexual abuse, and death.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2023

TNCC, VCK call for meeting of office-bearers

TNCC preps for 2024 LS polls, VCK to hold mega rally in Tiruchi. Rally to bring together CM Stalin, CPI(M) Yechury, CPI Raja, Dipankar Bhattacharya, Kharge. TNCC to fill booth-level agent posts, VCK hopes to mobilise 2 lakh people for rally to clarify difference between faith in God and discrimination.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Vulnerable Didayi tribe, ‘wrongly’ bracketed under Poraja group, craves for identity

Roton treks 15 km every Fri to sell pumpkins & check if his name is included in PVTG list. He's from Didayi tribe, which along with Pengu, are listed under Poraja, hurting their identity. Didayis live in Rangabayalu hill range, trilingual & culturally distinct. They face discrimination & lack access…

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Columbia, Cornell and other colleges face US inquiries over alleged antisemitism and Islamophobia

The federal government has opened civil rights investigations at seven schools and universities over allegations of antisemitism or Islamophobia since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023