Tag: Discrimination
Racism Awareness Week encourages combating discrimination in the workplace
Racism Awareness Week encourages people to recognize and oppose racism in their everyday lives. People with a foreign background experience discrimination especially in the attitudes, advancement and salary negotiations of colleagues and supervisors. Nevertheless, only 7% of those who experienced discrimination at work or during a job interview reported it. “Racism can be a conscious […]
Childless employees face discrimination when planning vacations, says a study
In the study, approximately 570 voluntarily and involuntarily childless persons were interviewed in order to find out their experiences of workplace discrimination. It revealed that 60% of involuntarily childless respondents have experienced holiday and shift discrimination. A third of the respondents reported that they had experienced discrimination related to infertility or fertility treatments in the […]
Iran upholds the death sentence for a Swedish-Iranian Arab dissident
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Iran’s Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of a Swedish-Iranian dual citizen convicted of leading an Arab separatist group accused of attacks, including one on a 2018 military parade that killed 25 people, state media reported Sunday. Iran said in 2020 that its security forces arrested Sweden-based Habib Farajollah […]
The Sámi Council Act failed due to political will, not content: the Sámi council chairman
In his Finnish text, Juuso explains the work of the legal committee and the Sámi Council’s negotiation work in the parliament across party lines. “It is important that everyone knows the twists and turns of the law reform process,” Juuso said. The twists and turns of the Sámi Council Act have also received significant attention […]
Joe & The Juice rules in a major American case of gender discrimination
Juicing on four continentsJoe & The Juice has never pleaded guilty to the allegation, which dates back to 2017, when the cafe was establishing a foothold in the US market. As of last year, the chain operated over 311 locations in Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. At Joe & The Juice, we work actively […]
Research: 40% of foreign experts face discrimination in Finnish workplaces
The survey showed that language barriers, difficulties in finding or finding employment, and the challenges of adapting to society are one of the reasons why migrant workers consider leaving Finland.
Finnish minority actors face discrimination and racism, it turns out
Minority workers reported difficulties in entering and working in the industry.
He experienced discrimination and mistreatment in Iceland
Chris Jastrzembski, a former player from the Selfoss club, in an interview with Przegląd Sportowy says that he was subjected to gross discrimination during his stay in Iceland. The 25-year-old Jastrzembski played nine matches for the club, but was dismissed from the contract in July. In an interview with Polish media, he says that Iceland […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises shops not to sell luxury goods to Russian tourists
Finnish companies have started to limit the sale of forced products to Russian tourists. This especially applies to the sale of tax-free goods from shops, as it is easier to track their intended use. Before making a purchase, the merchant must see the customer’s passport. However, this does not violate anti-discrimination laws. The EU sanctions […]
The police arrested eight suspects of human trafficking
Finnish authorities have arrested eight people on suspicion of human trafficking after a week-long international effort. Investigations targeting cleaning companies operating in different locations also led to the identification of at least six victims. The places investigated as part of the investigation were shops, hotels, shopping centers, warehouses, car washes, schools, daycare centers, restaurants and […]
Prohibited Russian clubs reveal plans against UEFA
A quartet of clubs have reportedly taken their concerns to the sports arbitration tribunal A group of Russian football clubs have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in an attempt to overturn UEFA’s decision to suspend them from European competitions next season. CSKA Moscow, Zenit St Petersburg, Dynamo Moscow and PFC Sochi […]
Some hotels in Qatar refuse gay couples ahead of the World Cup report
The country is preparing for the FIFA showpiece later this year An inquiry has reported that some of the hotels on FIFA’s list of recommended accommodations ahead of this year’s World Cup in Qatar are refusing bookings from same-sex couples, while others have asked gay couples to refrain from public displays of affection in the […]
Research: Harassment dominates the Finnish music industry
As many as 76 percent of music workers have experienced inappropriate behavior in the workplace in the past five years. This is revealed by Yle’s research report, which is based on an online survey that examined harassment and gender inequality in the music sector. Of the approximately 1,000 respondents, mostly women and non-binary people – […]
The Sámi Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner resigns, citing a lack of resources
Commissioner Miina Seurujärvi announced on Monday that he was resigning from the Sámi Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). In his view, the Commission is not in a position to carry out the monumental task assigned to it. "Everything is scarce, financial resources, time. Commissioners also have little time and in-depth work. This entity has not […]
The Ministry of Health is publishing its plans to combat the sexual exploitation of children
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has published a 33-step action plan to prevent the sexual exploitation of children. The strategy, which includes cooperation between parents, teachers, law enforcement authorities and other organizations, is part of Finland’s obligation to comply with the EU Convention, which aims to combat all forms of sexual exploitation of […]
The government apologizes for previous treatment of homosexuals by the Norwegian authorities
On 21 April 2022, it is 50 years since the Storting repealed section 213 of the Penal Code, which had criminalized sexual relations between men. Between 1902 and 1950, 119 men were convicted of having sexual intercourse with another man. “About 119 people were criminalized and punished for the one they loved. These men endured […]
Finnish Jews face discrimination, says an EU anti-Semitism expert
EU anti-Semitism watchdog Katharina von Schnurbeintold Yle that the Finnish authorities need to do more to combat hate speech, including anti-Semitic narratives. "Our research shows that one in two Europeans see anti-Semitism as a problem in their home country. This figure is 17 per cent of Finns." He said, adding that the relatively small Jewish […]
PM: Finland is in favor of tightening sanctions against Russia
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said on Saturday that all Western companies must leave Russia. Marin’s comments came days after the president of Ukraine Volodomyr Zelenski spoke in parliament and told MPs that Finland could face Ukraine. Marin said that in addition to providing financial and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, Finland is ready to send […]
The Finnish legislature was acquitted of comments that disparage homosexuals
Räsänen was charged with three ethnic incitements and the North with one ethnic incitement. Both denied the charges throughout the proceedings, citing freedom of speech and freedom of religion. In its judgment, the Helsinki District Court recalled that, although freedoms are not unrestricted, their restriction requires particularly compelling social reasons. Safeguarding the equality and dignity […]
Yle Sport: Olympic official physically disturbed, belittled by female colleagues
More revelations about the behavior of a former member of the Olympic Committee Mika Lehtimäki Yle Sport, chairman of the Olympic Committee and former mayor of Helsinki, has reported on her female colleagues, Jan Vapaavuori also involved in the consequences of the scandal. On Monday, Lehtimäki announced his resignation as head of the Finnish Olympic […]
Immigrants face multiple discrimination in the rental housing market and in key services in Finnish society: NGO
“In our counseling and support work, we constantly hear people’s experiences of facing structural discrimination, prejudice and pure racism in various services. For many of our service users, appointments, coercion from public spaces, denial of service, and assault by police and / or security guards are part of their daily lives. The NGO says in […]
Most of Finland’s highly educated people abroad have experienced discrimination in their job search and work
says Mika Sallinen, Country Director of Universum Finland, an organization focusing on employer image research and development. A joint study by Universum and the City of Espoo also revealed that the biggest challenges in job search are related to employers’ requirements for proficiency in the mother tongue of Finnish. “The survey was answered by almost […]
The Russian embassy is asking citizens to report discrimination and hate speech
The Russian Embassy in Helsinki has urged Russian citizens living in Finland to report to the consulate all cases in which they suspect that they have been the victim of discrimination, hate speech or violation of civil rights. The call was made through the embassy’s social media channels. Jussi LassilaA senior researcher at the Foreign […]
The former Russian captain refuses to recall in the difficult situation in Ukraine
Artem Dzyuba cited family relationships, according to manager Valeri Karpin Former captain Artem Dzyuba will not join the Russian national team squad for a training camp in March, citing family ties and the situation in Ukraine, according to coach Valeri Karpin. Zenit St. Petersburg star Dzyuba, 33, has not been part of a Russian team […]
Question or ears? How linguistic prejudices perpetuate inequality
Teacher and artist Sunn M’Cheaux has written on social media about “linguistics” after a reader asked him about the word “ax” and said: “Why did we struggle to say ‘question’? Like when I was little I always said ‘ax’. As I could tell. not the word right. “ M’Cheaux’s response counteracts the common idea that […]
Church on an even basis: but some of its views are a bit skewed
Only 8,961 people chose to leave the place Folkekirken, the Danish National Church, in 2021 – the lowest number in 15 years, according to Statistics Denmark. In comparison, 24,728 people in Denmark left the church in 2016. At that time, the church was to blame Atheist Society to make it easier for people to unsubscribe. […]
Protest at SIRI headquarters against “rigid”, “arrogant” immigration rules
Today, a sit-in is held outside the headquarters of SIRI – the agency that oversees immigration and work visas – to raise awareness of the rigid and discriminatory nature of Danish immigration policy. Anger at SIRI has grown, especially in the hotel industry, over the last few months. The protest is organized by Jessie Liu […]
Local Round-Up: An unprecedented Supreme Court ruling convicts homeless man of begging
Judges: not discrimination Begging at stations, pedestrian streets, supermarkets and public transport can lead to a 14-day stay in jail, while begging elsewhere can provide a warning and seven days in jail for further offenses. The increased penalties for begging have, except for one case, been used against foreigners. However, the judges in the judgment […]
Mishra’s Mishmash: This cake needs to be touched, Støjberg!
Denmark has often made mistakes by not respecting family values. Did not follow the recipe Protection of family life is guaranteed under the European Convention on Human Rights, which Denmark has signed. And Denmark’s tendency to err in these cases was once again highlighted when 26 judges met on 13 December to find Inger Støjberg, […]
