Japan’s pariah descendants fight present-day discrimination

Japan’s pariah descendants fight present-day discrimination

Explore the little-known community in Japan that is fighting against discrimination – the burakumin. Despite being ethnically identical to their fellow countrymen, the burakumin are descendants of feudal-era workers who were marginalized due to their involvement in tasks deemed unclean. Presently, around two million individuals self-identify as burakumin, facing ongoing discrimination in areas such as…

Akhdam women tell their stories of violence, injustice & poverty in Yemen

Akhdam women tell their stories of violence, injustice & poverty in Yemen

The video explores the hardships faced by Akhdam women in Yemen, shedding light on the injustices inflicted upon them. The term ‘Akhdam,’ singular Khadem, translates to “servant” in Arabic, representing a distinct social group in Yemen. Distinguished by their darker skin and African descent, despite being Arabic-speaking and practicing Muslims, they are marginalized as non-Arabs…

Speakers Call for Rights of CDWDs in Pakistan

Speakers Call for Rights of CDWDs in Pakistan

KARACHI, Jan 5: Human rights and minority rights activists and civil society representatives have urged the government to ensure adequate representation for scheduled caste Hindus in the assemblies. They highlighted that under the current electoral system, only upper-caste Hindus can reach the assemblies through reserved seats. The speakers included Ms Anis Haroon, a Member of…

GFoD et The Inclusivity Report lancent un rapport détaillé sur les CDWD du Niger :  Lire le rapport en français

GFoD et The Inclusivity Report lancent un rapport détaillé sur les CDWD du Niger :  Lire le rapport en français

The inclusivity Project et le Forum mondial des communautĂ©s discriminĂ©es sur le travail et l’ascendance ont lancĂ© leur rapport intitulĂ© “CommunautĂ©s discriminĂ©es sur le travail et l’ascendance au Niger et le statut de l’esclavage moderne” afin d’aider les lecteurs, les chercheurs et les dĂ©cideurs politiques Ă  comprendre l’ampleur de la discrimination Ă  laquelle sont confrontĂ©s…