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 communautés discriminées sur le travail et l’ascendance ont lancé leur rapport intitulé “Communautés discriminées sur le travail et l’ascendance au Niger et le statut de l’esclavage moderne” afin d’aider les lecteurs, les chercheurs et les décideurs politiques à comprendre l’ampleur de la discrimination à laquelle sont confrontés…

CDWD December Newsletter: Read about our important updates in English, French and Portuguese

CDWD December Newsletter: Read about our important updates in English, French and Portuguese

December was an important and exciting month for us, and we are glad to present our work in three languages for your perusal. From Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent visits to Ghana and Cameroon in Africa to GFoD at the UN Forum of BusinessHuman Rights and Forum on Minority Issue, we cover…

Looking back at 2023 for GFOD: Achievements, milestones and so much more

Looking back at 2023 for GFOD: Achievements, milestones and so much more

As this year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past twelve months and express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support. Despite the challenges that came our way, we are proud to say that we have achieved significant milestones and accomplished some amazing results together.

Roma people less safe than 20 years ago? GFoD report reveals shocking situation of  Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent in Europe

Roma people less safe than 20 years ago? GFoD report reveals shocking situation of  Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent in Europe

European Union Member States must formally recognize and acknowledge the existence of discrimination based on work and descent as a distinct form of discrimination that deserves the attention of the international community and that affects communities around the world including among others, the Roma in Europe, a report titled ‘Status of Communities Discriminated on Work…

Resolution of NGO Forum of African Commission to combat CDWD

Resolution of NGO Forum of African Commission to combat CDWD

New York: In a significant step toward achieving equality and justice, the NGO forum of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has successfully passed a groundbreaking resolution aimed at “Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Communities Discriminated based on Work and Descent (CDWD)” in Africa.  This resolution marks a significant milestone…

African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights calls to Protect and Promote of the Rights of Communities Discriminated based on Work and Descent

African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights calls to Protect and Promote of the Rights of Communities Discriminated based on Work and Descent

The Non-Governmental Organization forum of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has passed resolution to Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Communities Discriminated based on Work and Descent in the continent. This resolution marks a significant milestone in the ongoing struggle to address discrimination based on work and descent and to protect…