Topic: Discrimination
Human Rights Tribunal dismisses case alleging child faced discrimination when teacher discussed gender identity
September 7, 2022 · By CAROLINE ALPHONSO for www.theglobeandmail.com
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an application from a family that alleged their female child was discriminated against when her Grade 1 teacher discussed gender identity and “gender fluidity” with the class. In a decision released last month, HRTO member Eva Nichols wrote that the young girl did not face an “adverse […]
Read More...Philippines criminalizes minority discrimination
August 19, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Philippines criminalizes minority discrimination Filipino lawmakers led by a Muslim senator on Aug. 17 passed a bill seeking to criminalize discrimination which includes profiling and refusing employment based on religion or race. Muslim convert Senator Robin Padilla claimed that those from religious minorities like him suffered discrimination in the workplace because of their creed. “I […]
Read More...Racial Discrimination on the Supermarket Shelf
November 17, 2010 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Shirley, 16, hid in her bedroom lying on her face and crying. She refused to go to school. Her mother, Maria, with gentle persuasion, got her to sit up and take her hands away from covering her face. Maria gasped, her child’s face was a blotch of angry red blotches. “What happened, what caused this?”, […]
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