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sbs.com.aupolitics2 days ago
Federal Court Challenge Filed Over Northern Territory Compensation Caps
A legal challenge was filed in the Federal Court against laws that limit compensation payments when the government acts unlawfully in prisons. The case centers on a youth detainee and questions whether the caps violate federal discrimination law.
france24.comworld5 days ago
French government unveils 55-measure plan to fight racism and discrimination
The plan, covering 2026-2029, includes training for teachers and police, expanded student visits to memorial sites, and monitoring of convictions for racist acts. Officials presented the measures at the National Library in Paris on July 6.
theconversation.comworld11 days ago
UK Health Sector Project Targets Antisemitism and Inequalities
A five-year project valued at £1.5 million began in the UK to examine structural antisemitism and related inequalities affecting the Jewish community in health services. The initiative focuses on identifying and addressing systemic barriers within the sector.
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Los Angeles Timesworld12 days ago
EEOC Sues 99 Ranch Market Parent, Alleging Bias Against Non-Chinese Workers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accuses Tawa Market of paying non-Chinese workers less, scheduling them for fewer hours and replacing non-Chinese managers with Chinese employees. The chain operates 66 stores across the United States.
news.sky.comworld13 days ago
Employment Tribunal Rejects Heathrow Security Officer's Discrimination Claims Over Palestine Badge
An employment tribunal unanimously dismissed all race and religion discrimination claims filed by Zara Saiyed against Heathrow Airport Ltd. The dispute centered on a Palestinian flag badge worn on her work lanyard in November 2023. GB News reported the outcome after review of ext…
world13 days ago
Retired Australian cricketer joins national campaign against Islamophobia
The retired player, the first Muslim to represent Australia in international cricket, appeared at the campaign launch in Melbourne. The effort urges bystanders to report anti-Muslim incidents and will expand to other states after the Victoria event.
channel4.compolitics13 days ago
Baroness Amos Calls for Dedicated A&E Units for Pregnant Women
A national review led by Baroness Amos urged creation of rapid-access maternity triage services and separate emergency units for pregnant women. The report examined failures across Britain's maternity system following scandals at multiple trusts.
dailyalert.orgpolitics15 days ago
Liberal Democrats Admit Religious Discrimination in Candidate Deselection
The Liberal Democrats admitted multiple counts of unlawful religious discrimination against David Campanale, a Christian deselected before the 2024 election. Former deputy leader Sir Simon Hughes called for an independent inquiry ahead of a damages hearing this week.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics16 days ago
Liberal Democrats Admit Unlawful Discrimination Against Former Candidate and Face Court Ruling on Damages
The party accepted David Campanale's claims of religious discrimination after his deselection before the 2024 election. A London court will begin assessing damages and costs this week.
japantimes.co.jpworld21 days ago
Japan Holds Annual Ceremony to Honor Leprosy Patients 30 Years After Isolation Law Ended
A ceremony took place Monday at the health ministry in Tokyo to mark 30 years since the end of Japan's forced isolation policy for leprosy patients. Former patients laid flowers and observed a moment of silence while the health minister expressed regret over past human rights vio…
brobible.comsports22 days ago
Justice Department Probes MLB Over Warnings to Giants Players for Altering Pride Night Caps
The Department of Justice is examining whether MLB violated Title VII after warning three San Francisco Giants players for writing Bible verses on Pride Night caps. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon cited a double standard with past allowances for social justice messages…
The Independentworld30 days ago
Former UH Recruiting Director Sues University Alleging Disability and Gender Discrimination
A former University of Hawai‘i football staff member alleges she faced repeated comments about her narcolepsy and unequal travel treatment before her contract ended in December 2024.
New York Postpolitics34 days ago
Justice Department Launches Investigation Into CUNY Black Male Initiative After Discrimination Complaint
The Department of Justice announced Tuesday it is investigating CUNY’s Black Male Initiative after a complaint alleged the 21-year-old program discriminates on the basis of race.
bbc.co.ukworld34 days ago
RFU Council Member Matthew Smith Resigns as Warwickshire Chair After Seven-Month Perk Suspension Over Facebook Comment on Maggie Alphonsi
Matthew Smith stepped down as Warwickshire RFU chair after a disciplinary panel suspended his council perks for seven months over a March Facebook comment. Alphonsi and an RFU women's group called the sanction insufficient.
Al Jazeeraworld39 days ago
NHS to Ban All Political Badges, Including Pro-Palestine and Pro-Israel, Under Antisemitism Review
A government review recommends banning political badges, including those supporting Palestine or Israel, for NHS workers in Britain. Health Minister James Murray accepted the recommendations on June 4, 2026.
jns.orgpolitics39 days agoUpdated
NHS Review Finds Widespread Antisemitism and Care Avoidance by Staff
An independent review found Jewish patients and staff hiding their identity and avoiding care due to antisemitism. The government and NHS England have accepted the recommendations.
science40 days ago
NHS to Ban Political Symbols on Uniforms and Mandate Anti-Racism Training for Trust Leaders
A government-ordered review by Lord Mann found Jewish patients and staff face routine ostracism in the NHS. The service will restrict political symbols on uniforms and require antisemitism training for all 205 trust chairs and chief executives within six months.
pakistantoday.com.pkworld40 days ago
Israeli Family Denied Hotel Booking After Receiving 'No Jews Allowed' Message
An Israeli family was turned away from a Bavaria hotel after receiving a message stating 'no Jews allowed.' German authorities are investigating the incident.
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South China Morning Postworld42 days ago
Japan sees rise in anti-Muslim incidents as population grows
Reports describe increased online misinformation and abusive messages directed at mosques. The Muslim population reached an estimated 420,000 by the end of 2024.
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Jewish LGBTQ Group Barred From Rome Pride Parade
Keshet Italia was excluded from the June 14, 2025 Rome Pride event after declining to join a statement condemning Israeli actions in Gaza. The organization called the decision antisemitic.
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nypost.comworld47 days ago
Park Slope Food Coop Faces Complaint Over Israel Product Boycott
A discrimination complaint was filed against the Park Slope Food Coop after members voted to stop selling goods from Israel. The complaint cites a New York state law that bars businesses from boycotting products based on national origin.
The Timespolitics54 days ago
Freelance Journalist Files Discrimination Claim Over Bar Internship Scheme
Sophie Corcoran has filed a discrimination claim against the Bar Council and the 10,000 Interns Foundation. The claim states that the internship programme is open only to black students. The Bar Council and the foundation have filed a defence and stated that the programme is lawf…
New York Postbusiness56 days ago
New York Times Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Deputy Editor Hiring
A federal court filing names the individuals involved in a discrimination complaint against the New York Times. The complaint alleges a white male editor was passed over for a deputy real-estate editor position.
France 24world57 days ago
International Day Against Homophobia Observed on May 17
May 17 marks the annual observance of the International Day Against Homophobia. The day focuses on efforts to address discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. France 24 reported on the observance with a guest appearance from a foundation representative.
BBCworld59 days ago
Federal Court Doubles Damages Against Giggle App Founder in Gender Identity Discrimination Case
The Federal Court of Australia on Friday dismissed Sall Grover's appeal and upheld Roxanne Tickle's cross-appeal in the Tickle v Giggle case. Justices ruled that Grover directly discriminated against Tickle by removing her from the women-only app based on gender-related appearanc…
BBC Newsworld59 days ago
Australian Federal Court Doubles Damages to AU$40,000 in Appeal Over Exclusion of Transgender Woman from Female-Only App
Australia's Federal Court dismissed Sall Grover's appeal on Friday and ruled that Roxanne Tickle, a transgender woman, was directly discriminated against when removed from the Giggle for Girls app. The court doubled the original compensation to AU$20,000, equivalent to $14,000 or…
lamag.comworld60 days ago
Justice Department Finds Yale Medical School Used Race in Admissions
A federal probe concluded that Yale University’s medical school discriminated against white and Asian applicants in its admissions process. The finding marks the second such action against a major medical school in eight days. Officials released the determination on Thursday.
middleeasteye.netpolitics63 days ago
Judge Strikes Historical Allegations from CUNY Anti-Semitism Lawsuit
A federal judge granted a motion to strike paragraphs detailing the history of the Jewish people and the establishment of Israel from a lawsuit filed by an Israeli professor at City University of New York. The plaintiff alleges religious and national origin discrimination after c…
nbcnews.compolitics65 days ago
Two Former Probationary Immigration Judges Sue Trump Administration After Being Dismissed
Carla Espinoza filed suit Tuesday and Kyra Lilien sued last week after their removals from the bench. The pair allege the Department of Justice targeted them based on race, sex, political affiliation and prior work with immigrant advocacy groups. At least 113 immigration judges h…
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Tucker Carlson Criticizes Campaign Against Country Club Exclusion of Jewish Child
Tucker Carlson described a father's public campaign against a country club for barring his Jewish toddler from a birthday party as 'repulsive' on his streaming show. The anecdote involves economist Catherine Rampell's family experience in 1990 at the Palm Beach Bath and Tennis Cl…
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Argentinian Judge to Face Trial for Antisemitism Over Social Media Remarks
An Argentinian judge is scheduled to be tried for antisemitism following discriminatory comments about Jewish people made on social media. This marks the first time such a trial has been initiated against a judge in Argentina.
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