Position Title UN Development and Human Rights Intern Organization Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD) Location New York, United States Modality New York-based; in-person or hybrid (flexible based on academic requirements and programme needs) Duration One academic semester (approximately 3–4 months), aligned with university term; renewable by mutual agreement Time Commitment…
This status report offers an essential look into the realities of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) in Brazil, focusing specifically on the marginalized Quilombola and Roma (Povos Ciganos) communities. By examining the United Nations framework for discrimination based on inherited status and ancestral occupation, the text highlights the unique, systemic challenges both groups…
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…
