The UN General Assembly approved a resolution Monday establishing a Permanent Forum of People of African Descent to provide expert advice on addressing the challenges of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance. The resolution adopted by consensus by the 193-member world body also calls for the forum to serve asContinue Reading
London: A British Indian postal worker has been awarded nearly 230,000 pounds as compensation and loss of earnings after an employment tribunal in the UK accepted his claim of harassment and discrimination on the grounds of race and religion. Mathan Shunmugaraja had taken his former employer, Royal Mail, to theContinue Reading
Berkshire, UK: A British Sikh couple are bringing a legal case, claiming they were advised by an adoption agency not to apply because of their “cultural heritage”. Sandeep and Reena Mander said they had wanted to adopt a child of any ethnic background. But they were told that, as only whiteContinue Reading