A FIFA discrimination monitor has called for a VAR official to be removed from the World Cup after he made a gesture resembling a white supremacist sign during Germany's opening game. The "OK" symbol, when inverted, has been designated a hate symbol by the ADL.
Ella Devenny, former director of recruiting for the University of Hawai'i's football program, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging discrimination based on her narcolepsy diagnosis and gender. She claims she faced increased scrutiny and was ultimately fired after disclosing her condition, while male colleagues sleeping on the job faced no comparable consequences.
A former University of Hawaii football recruiter alleges she faced discrimination after disclosing a narcolepsy diagnosis, claiming male colleagues slept during work without consequence while she was scrutinized. Ella Devenny's lawsuit details claims of disability and gender discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
Marlene Louise Johnson, a former Associated Press reporter whose lawsuit against the wire service for race and gender discrimination spurred affirmative action hiring plans, has died at 89. Johnson died May 9 in Inglewood, California.
Les représentants africains aux négociations climat mondiales à Bonn dénoncent la discrimination par les visas, mettant en cause l'Allemagne pour non-respect des accords de siège des Nations unies, excluant systématiquement les pays les plus touchés par la crise climatique.
Russia's permanent representative to the IAEA, Mikhail Ulyanov, accused Austria of discriminatory practices against Russian citizens, violating a 1959 agreement. He stated that Austrian authorities are creating difficulties for the normal functioning and rotation of Russian staff at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna.
Rep. Jung Jun-ho of the Democratic Party has proposed an amendment to the Basic Act on Gender Equality to provide legal and psychological counseling to workers who have experienced gender discrimination in the workplace. The bill aims to address the lack of specific support for victims, citing the persistent 'glass ceiling' phenomenon in South Korea.
An independent report found bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment are occurring at "unacceptable levels" within the NSW Police Force, with employees too afraid to speak up. Commissioner Mal Lanyon accepted all 29 recommendations for cultural change.
An independent report found bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment are occurring at "unacceptable levels" within the NSW Police Force, with employees too afraid to speak up. Commissioner Mal Lanyon has accepted all 29 recommendations for cultural change.
UK minister Kemi Badenoch plans to abolish the public sector equality duty, a law requiring public bodies to consider equality impacts. Critics argue this will legalize discrimination, while experts say the duty is misunderstood and not the cause of controversial diversity policies.
BJP's J&K media in-charge, Sajid Yousuf Shah, claims he was denied hotel accommodation in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, due to his Kashmiri identity, sparking condemnation from NCP spokesperson Anish Gawande.
Aurore Bergé présente un projet de loi pour renforcer la lutte contre le racisme et l'antisémitisme, avec des mesures comme l'élargissement du délit de négationnisme et une peine d'inéligibilité pour certaines infractions.
Two bills aimed at adding caste as a protected category in New York's anti-discrimination laws did not advance in the current legislative session. The Coalition of Hindus of North America celebrated the outcome, arguing that the legislation would stereotype Hindus, Indians, and South Asians and that ancestry should be added to human rights law instead.
China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) introduces new internet regulations to prevent the spread of rumors, fake information, and content inciting public anger or discrimination, effective September 1. Minors under 16 are banned from live streaming, with those 16-18 requiring parental consent.
Lizzo's fifth album 'Bitch' arrives amid a career crossroads, following a controversial tour, mixed musical experiments, and a shift in the zeitgeist that once propelled her success.
La Russie s'apprête à lancer une nouvelle phase de sa guerre hybride contre l'Occident, axée sur le droit international. Moscou prévoit de déposer une plainte contre les pays baltes devant la Cour internationale de justice, invoquant la discrimination des communautés russophones.
La Russie s'apprête à utiliser le droit international comme une arme dans sa guerre hybride contre l'Occident, en déposant une plainte contre les pays baltes à la CIJ pour discrimination des russophones, une accusation rejetée par ces derniers.
Russia is reportedly preparing to launch a new phase of its hybrid warfare against the West, utilizing international law as a weapon. This "legal warfare," previously employed against Ukraine, is set to be intensified and expanded globally, according to Latvian intelligence.
Le service de renseignement letton (SAB) affirme que la Russie prépare une «guerre juridique» contre les pays occidentaux, notamment via des plaintes devant la Cour Internationale de Justice (CIJ) contre les pays baltes, invoquant la «discrimination» envers les russophones.
Lundsberg School has submitted a new, more detailed statement to the Swedish Discrimination Ombudsman (DO) regarding identified risks of discrimination, particularly related to age and informal power structures between older and younger students. The school also provided a summary of student responses indicating witnessed racist and sexist language, though most students report overall satisfaction with the school environment. DO will now analyze the submission to determine if further action is needed.
A campaign poster by a Taiwanese political candidate opposing Indian migrant workers, featuring a distorted Indian flag and religious symbols, has sparked widespread criticism for racial discrimination and fear-mongering. The incident highlights a growing trend of populist politics in Taiwan that uses ethnic and cultural prejudice to gain votes, undermining democratic values.
Germany's Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency received a record 13,067 counseling requests in 2025, a significant increase from previous years. Commissioner Ferda Ataman highlighted the need for better legal protections and support services, noting that racism remains the most common form of reported discrimination.
Sharona Stewart has sued Airbnb and host George Yu Shihfang in Georgia, alleging racial discrimination after her booking request was denied when the host learned she was black. The lawsuit claims Airbnb failed to address the issue after it was reported.
Sharona Stewart is suing Airbnb and host George Yu Shihfang in Georgia federal court, alleging racial discrimination after her booking request was denied when the host learned she was Black. Stewart claims Airbnb failed to address her complaint.
