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Rights group urges Qatar government to end discriminatory policies against Baha’i minority

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HRW Deputy Middle East director at HRW Michael Page stated: The Bahai community of Qatar has endured decades of government discrimination and intimidation, and authorities have consistently ignored community leaders [sic] repeated efforts to engage the government in dialogue and seek redress.

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UN Afghanistan resolution spurs human rights concerns

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The rights group further said women in the country have been banned from most employment opportunities, faced restricted access to education, travel, and politics, and have been subject to “enforced disappearances” or torture for protesting the changes. .”

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World Economic Forum urges corporate action to eradicate forced labor

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According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), forced labor occurs when individuals are compelled to work through threats, violence, or deception, preventing them from refusing or escaping their employment.

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US Department of Justice launches civil rights investigation into Maryland state police hiring practices

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The investigation was opened under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 , which prohibits discrimination in employment practices. . This investigation also furthers our mission to restore trust between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve by ensuring fair employment practices by police departments.

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US federal court blocks DOJ proceedings against SpaceX

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A Texas federal court blocked administrative proceedings launched by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) against SpaceX over alleged discriminatory employment practices. The DOJ claimed that SpaceX has discriminated against asylees and refugees for several years by limiting jobs to permanent US residents and US citizens.

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UK dispatch: Parliament holds special debate on atrocities against Afghan Hazaras

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The Hazaras have endured systemic persecution, discrimination, and targeted violence for many years, and constitute one of the largest ethnic groups in Afghanistan, primarily concentrated in the central Hazarajat region of the country. Mr Yassin emphasised the UK must give adequate resources and humanitarian aid.

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ECHR rules Russia authorities violated Jehovah’s Witnesses freedom of religion and liberty

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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Tuesday ruled that searches conducted by Russian authorities in flats and prayer halls of 14 Jehovah’s Witnesses more than ten years ago violated their fundamental rights to freedom of religion and liberty.

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