Tag #Racism

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Hamburg Tropical Medicine Institute Reconsiders Name Amid Racism Allegations

The Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine in Hamburg is reconsidering its name due to concerns about its namesake's alleged racism and ties to Nazi ideology; a recent study revealed his belief in racial hierarchies and support for colonial policies, prompting a review that will conclude in ...

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Turkey's Kurdish Problem: A Legacy of Genocide and Oppression

The Turkish Republic's suppression of Kurdish identity, rooted in the ideology of the Committee of Union and Progress and continuing under Erdogan, has resulted in language bans, forced name changes, and a complete lack of Kurdish education, impacting approximately 20 million Kurds.

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Dutch Government's Anti-Discrimination Strategy Deemed Ineffective

A Dutch parliamentary committee criticized the government's ineffective strategy against discrimination in public services, citing the childcare benefits scandal and DUO's discriminatory practices as examples, recommending a long-term plan to avoid future scandals and high compensation costs.

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Over 1,000 Attend Le Pen's Divisive Memorial Service in Paris

A memorial service for Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's main far-right party, drew over 1,000 attendees in Paris on Thursday, under tight security, amid celebrations of his death by anti-racism groups and others, highlighting the deep divisions he represented in French society.

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German Man on Trial for Alleged Bomb Plot and Racist Attack

A 37-year-old German man is on trial in Halle for allegedly constructing a bomb targeting people with dark skin and for a separate incident involving racist abuse and threats against a pedestrian while intoxicated; the defendant claims the device was a firecracker and denies racist intent.

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Dutch Court Sentences Two Men to Six Months for Racist Protests

In Rotterdam, Netherlands, Daniil S. (36) and John A. (26) received six-month prison sentences for projecting racist slogans like "Happy White 2023" and "White Lives Matter" onto public buildings in Rotterdam, Eindhoven, and Alkmaar between December 2022 and February 2023, actions linked to their in...

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MLK Day Rally Counters Trump Inauguration Amidst Concerns Over Racial Justice

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, while Donald Trump was inaugurated, a counter-demonstration in Washington D.C. at the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church highlighted the ongoing struggle for racial justice, bringing together people of all colors to honor King's legacy amid concerns about ...

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Government Urged to Tackle Systemic Discrimination in Public Services

The Dutch State Commission on Discrimination and Racism advises the government to implement a discrimination test, create a comprehensive plan to combat discrimination in public services, and for politicians to lead by example, urging that the current reactive approach must change to prevent further...

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Dutch Commission Urges Proactive Measures Against Systemic Government Discrimination

The Dutch State Commission against Discrimination and Racism urges the government to proactively address systemic discrimination in public services, citing the €9 billion toeslagenaffaire and €61 million student compensation as examples, proposing a discrimination test and a comprehensive government...

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German Man on Trial for Alleged Bomb Plot Targeting Foreigners

A 37-year-old man in Halle, Germany, is on trial for allegedly building a bomb intended to kill foreigners; he claims it was a firecracker, but evidence includes a "bloody bomb" recipe, racist materials, and a video of him blowing up a dead bird.

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Spanish Deputy Mayor Investigated for Alleged Hate Speech

Valencia's Deputy Mayor, Juanma Badenas (Vox), is under investigation for allegedly inciting hatred by falsely linking a July murder to a migrant; the perpetrator was a Spanish citizen. He claims his comments reflected media reports, while the PSOE accuses him of spreading racist falsehoods.

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Rotterdam Racism Trial, Dutch Fraud Debate, Biden Farewell

A Rotterdam court will sentence two men today for projecting racist slogans onto the Erasmus Bridge during the 2022-2023 New Year's period; the Dutch parliament will debate government fraud policies; and US President Biden delivers a farewell address from the Oval Office.

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