Not exact matches
In fact, they are the ones ascribing to an ideology — merely the most recent
of many in human history — that attempts to rationalize
discrimination and oppression against some
of us based on subjective criteria, this time
with victims the least able to defend themselves.
For instance, 40 % quotas on all electoral lists, harsher punishments for men in cases
of domestic violence, special judicial and economic assistance for women who are
victims of gender violence, a requirement for corporations
with more than 250 employees to have their own equality plan aimed at eliminating
discrimination against women, etc..
But on Tuesday, the governor stopped short
of endorsing Ms. Gillibrand's call for the president to resign, saying instead that he agreed «
with the thrust
of the senator's comments,» and that «women have been
victims of discrimination and abuse.»
The researchers found that young men who fell into the «high
victim - perpetrator» group were also the young men who felt the most disenfranchised - they had experienced the most racial
discrimination, were most aware
of institutional
discrimination, had the most experiences
with the criminal justice system as both
victims and suspects, and were the most cynical about politics.
«Since no one is born
with perfect genes, we are all potential
victims of genetic
discrimination.
Although stated in race - neutral terms, none
of its carefully selected examples indicate that ED or DOJ will ever intervene on behalf
of white students claiming to be
victims of discrimination, even though Title VI, which starts
with the words «no person» was consciously drafted in race - neutral terms.
In September 2007, Fifty fell
victim to Pit Bull breed
discrimination and was shot
with a gun by a police officer in both
of his right limbs.
-- Require the cross-reporting
of animal abuse; — Prohibit the drowning
of animals; — Prohibit the automatic killing
of animal fighting
victims; — Prohibit
discrimination against dog breeds; — Require property owners to look for animals when property is vacated and notify the police or an animal control officer if an animal is found; and — Prohibit sexual contact
with an animal or forcing a child to engage in sexual contact
with an animal.
25 teachers from around the world came together to discuss how to create a secure environment in the classroom,
with an additional focus on how teachers can deal
with discrimination,
of which pupils can be both
victims and perpetrators, inside and outside the classroom.
If you have ever been a
victim of discrimination, you are familiar
with that terrible feeling,...
If you feel like you have been a
victim of marriage or civil partnership
discrimination please do not hesitate to contact us on 0800 756 6605 where one
of our friendly team members will be able to assist in assessing whether you have a case we can help
with on a no win no fee basic
Canada Feds to spend $ 145 - million to compensate
victims of past LGBTQ
discrimination, Globe and Mail Toronto cops recorded mocking woman
with Down syndrome expected to plead guilty, Globe and Mail William Shatner seeks charitable donation to settle Hamilton condo dispute, Globe and Mail
If you are the
victim of workplace
discrimination, call a lawyer
with the St. Louis, Missouri law offices
of HKM Employment Attorneys LLP today.
The Council
of Canadians
with Disabilities, a national human rights organization, will be appearing before the Supreme Court
of Canada in Mowat v. Canada (Attorney General), an appeal about access to justice for
victims of discrimination.
In 1977, Parliament passed the Canadian Human Rights Act
with the expressed intent
of providing equal opportunity to individuals who may have been
victims of discrimination.
In 2007, inspired by civil rights attorneys Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall, and Avon Williams, Jr., who used the law and courts as a vehicle to make change and protect all people against injustice, Attorney Zulu Ali opened the Law Offices
of Zulu Ali
with a focus on representing persons accused
of crimes and seeking criminal justice, immigrants,
victims of discrimination, and persons seeking civil justice.
This would be
discrimination on a huge scale against a class
of accident
victims who would be treated differently from those
with «real» injuries, such as a fracture.
We provide direct legal representation to low - income clients in more than 5,000 civil legal cases every year - from defending against employment
discrimination to obtaining benefits for people
with disabilities to helping immigrant
victims of crime get visas.
Sexual Assault Civil Recovery: Ms. Sedney is also involved in working
with victims of sexual assault /
discrimination to obtain civil recovery.
In particular, many suggested that this fear would be particularly strong
with certain classes
of patients, such as persons
with disabilities, who may be concerned about potential
discrimination, embarrassment or stigmatization, or domestic violence
victims, who may hide the real cause
of their injuries.
Elizabeth Broderick is the federal Sex
Discrimination Commissioner and Commissioner responsible for Age
Discrimination, and is a member
of the National Roundtable on People Trafficking as well as the Chair
of the National Roundtable Working Group to develop guidelines for NGOs working
with trafficking
victims.
[12] A life stressor is defined as a serious illness; accident or disability; the death
of a family member or close friend; mental illness; divorce or separation; inability to obtain work; involuntary loss
of a job; alcohol or drug - related problems; witnessing violence; being the
victim of abuse or violent crime; trouble
with the police; gambling problems; incarceration
of self or a family member; overcrowding; pressure to fulfil cultural responsibilities; and
discrimination or racism, ibid., Australian Bureau
of Statistics, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey, op.cit., p79.
Shortly after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast
with deadly force late last year, the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development and the Ad Council in a nationwide campaign asked Americans to be alert to
discrimination of the disaster
victims, a majority
of whom were minorities.