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Malaysia's ethnicity-based quota system favours Muslim majority

Malaysia has a unique take on positive discrimination. While most affirmative action programs are aimed at promoting opportunities for ethnic and religious minorities, the Malaysian government has implemented a system that favours the country’s majority, Malay Muslims, who account for nearly 70 percent of the population. These policies have proved…

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Holocaust survivor Eva Fahidi-Pusztai, who warned of far-right populism in Europe, dies at age 97

Holocaust survivor Eva Fahidi-Pusztai, who spent the late years of her life warning of the re-emergence of far-right populism and discrimination against minorities across Europe, has died

The Independent UK

Dravidian model responsible for caste discrimination: Annamalai

BJP alleges Dravidian model responsible for caste discrimination in TN; demands resignation of HR&CE Minister for participating in anti-Hindu conference; Annamalai says only people's protests can resolve the issue. #CasteDiscrimination #SanatanaDharma #DravidianModel #HR&CEMinister #People'sProtests

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Hindus have to give Sanatana Dharma profundity

.T.M. Krishna argues that Sanatana Dharma, often used as a synonym for Hinduism, has been weaponised by Hindutva extremists. He calls for a philosophical churn within Hinduism to end caste discrimination and recognise the bigotry of caste-privileged Hindus. Ambedkar's words, read alongside his critiques of Hinduism, remain offensive to many,…

The Hindu

Marginalised groups ‘locked out of democracy’ by voter ID rules

A report by MPs and peers found that the policy led to racial and disability discrimination in England’s local elections in May.

The Independent UK

Coalition and employers back David Pocock over splitting contentious industrial relations bill

ACT senator wants to move forward with workers’ compensation for PTSD and banning discrimination against employees experiencing domestic violence

The Guardian - AU

‘I will fight until I die’: Nepal’s celebrated Dalit activist on her lifelong battle for equality

Being denied water as a child set Sarswati Nepali on a path to end caste-based discrimination. She has since been honoured by the US government and become an inspiration to women

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Voter ID in England led to racial and disability discrimination, report finds

Exclusive: All-party report on rules governing 2023 local elections calls voter ID system a ‘poisoned cure’

The Guardian - UK

LGBTQ people face barriers to IVF

The community is increasingly seeking services, but many report discrimination or extra hoops to jump through

Salon

Caste discrimination survey in IIT-Delhi commenced and withdrawn

After two Dalit students allegedly committed suicide at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi in the past two months, a campus-wide survey on caste discrimination circulated by the institute’s Board of Student Publications (BSP) was been suspended within hours of commencing.

The Hindu

Weathering many storms, a flame burns bright

Dalit activist Manisha Mashaal calls for fight for dignity, self-respect, and identity. Urges to make people uncomfortable to talk of caste. Recalls her own struggle of facing discrimination in school. Calls for accepting challenges posed by society & respecting one another to bring social change.

The Hindu

How Affirmative Action Lost at the Supreme Court

Preferential college admissions violated the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.

Reason

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.

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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.

The Hindu

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 Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

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

California lawmakers have voted to outlaw discrimination based on caste

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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…

The Hindu

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…

Reason

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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

Reason

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.

Evening Standard

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.

France 24

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…

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