Tag #Religious Discrimination

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Rise in Antisemitic Crimes in Saxony, Germany

In Saxony, Germany, antisemitic crimes outside the far-left and far-right spectrum have increased more than fivefold in four years, reaching 67 incidents in 2023 from 9 in 2020, according to a state police report, while right-wing extremism remains the most dominant form.

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Australia to Review Counter-Terror Laws, Update Racial Discrimination Act Following Islamophobia Report

A report by Australia's special envoy to combat Islamophobia recommends reviewing counter-terrorism laws, updating the Racial Discrimination Act to protect religious groups, and improving hate crime data collection to address the rise in Islamophobic incidents since October 7, 2023.

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PP Defends Jumilla's Ban on Muslim Festivities in Public Spaces

The Jumilla, Spain, city council banned Muslim festivities in public spaces; the ruling PP party supports the ban, rejecting criticism from the Bishops' Conference and the government, citing legal loopholes and political motivations.

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Murcia Town Limits Muslim Celebrations in Public Spaces

The Jumilla, Murcia municipality passed a motion restricting public sports facilities from being used for Muslim celebrations, citing the need to preserve "Spanish customs", prompting concerns of religious discrimination among the town's 1,500 Muslim residents.

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Louisiana Catholic School Fires Music Teacher for Being Gay Widower

Mark Richards, a music teacher at St. Francis Xavier School in Metairie, Louisiana, was not rehired after a parent complained about his late husband's obituary listing him as his widower, violating the school's morality clause prohibiting same-sex marriage despite his open homosexuality and long ten...

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Australian Cleric Sued for Antisemitic Speeches

A Sydney Muslim cleric is being sued for allegedly making antisemitic speeches that violated Australia's Racial Discrimination Act, prompting a legal battle testing the limits of free speech and religious expression.

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Australia to Tackle Anti-Muslim Hate with Sweeping Proposals

Aftab Malik's report recommends federal legislation banning religious discrimination, mandatory religious sensitivity training for federal police, and a review of counter-terror laws for potential bias against Muslims, prompting debate and government consideration.

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Sydney Restaurant Faces Discrimination Complaint for Refusing Entry to Patrons Wearing Palestinian Keffiyehs

Six individuals are filing a discrimination complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission against Sydney restaurant Jimmy's Falafel for briefly refusing service to patrons wearing Palestinian keffiyehs on August 3rd, following a pro-Palestine protest, citing safety concerns after instances o...

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Jumilla Bans Muslim Celebrations, Sparking Concerns Over Rising Intolerance in Spain

The Jumilla, Spain city council banned Muslim celebrations in municipal sports facilities, prompting criticism from the head of Spain's Islamic federation, Mounir Benjelloun, who decried the action as a sign of growing intolerance towards Muslims in Spain.

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French Jewish Teenagers Removed from Vueling Flight, Sparking Outrage and Investigation

Approximately 50 French Jewish teenagers were removed from a Vueling flight from Valencia to Paris on Wednesday, prompting France's foreign minister to demand an explanation from Vueling and sparking plans for legal action by the youth group's organizer.

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Mamdani's Mayoral Bid, Taxi Regulations, and McCarthy's Passing

Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign is facing scrutiny due to his parents' political views and rising anti-Muslim attacks, while the NYC Taxi Commission implemented new regulations for ride-sharing companies, and former Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, a gun control advocate, passed away.

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Miller Faces Backlash Over Anti-Sikh Social Media Post

Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) sparked bipartisan backlash after deleting a social media post criticizing a Sikh's delivery of the House prayer, citing America's Christian founding; her comments drew sharp rebukes from fellow Republicans and Democrats.

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