Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD) & The Inclusivity Project (TIP) AFRICA | ASIA | EUROPE | LATIN AMERICA Who We AreThe Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD) and The Inclusivity Project (TIP) are committed to voicing the rights of communities discriminated on work and descent (CDWD)….
At the public closing of the 117th Session on 1 May 2026, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) announced that a General Recommendation on Communities Discriminated on the basis of Work and Descent will be taken up for discussion and drafting. This marks a significant milestone in a long-standing process to secure…
The report on Roma youth and women in Turkey within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals is now out. This comprehensive study highlights how systemic discrimination, deep poverty, and social exclusion continue to shape the lives of Roma communities, particularly women and young people. It underscores that inequalities in education, employment, health, and participation…
This powerful opinion piece by Shweta Katti challenges the global development sector to move beyond amplifying survivor stories and toward genuinely supporting survivor leadership. Drawing from her lived experience growing up in Mumbai’s red-light area, she makes a compelling case for shifting power, trust, and resources to communities themselves—highlighting how survivor-led initiatives like Kranti are…
When we talk about climate change, we often focus on rising temperatures, extreme weather, and environmental damage. But behind these headlines are human stories and many of them are still not being heard. Read more here. At a recent event during the Commission on the Status of Women, activists and community leaders came together to…
