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French National Observatory of Sensitive urban zones (ZUS) looks into a ¨territorial¨ discrimination
National Observatory of Sensitive urban zones (ZUS) is worried about the inhabitants of some ZUS. The study shows that there is a link between a physic address and chances to get a job in France. If you have a ¨bad¨ address, you probably face with discrimination during the recruitment process.[Source]
Two Swedish teens convicted for Instagram insults
Two girls used an anonymous account on Instagram to make unpleasant comments about other young people on a photo posted online. They have been judged and finned. The risk of using a false or an anonymous identity is high, but it becomes more and more difficult to stay invisible online. [Source]
Netherlands uncovers $120m ‘Bulgarian fraud’ benefits scam
The Dutch government is concerned at the number of fraud-related cases detected in the Social Security system. Bulgarian residents filled false claims for childcare and housing benefits. This incident has provoked a negative reaction from a local population. [Source]
Same-sex couple take French mayor to court
Two Frenchmen made a claim against the 60-year-old mayor. The official had refused to wed a same-sex couple under a new law. Mr.Colo runs a risk of being fanned and imprisoned for not carrying out his official duties.[Source]
In crisis-hit Athens, plans for a mosque reveal deep divisions
The anti-Muslim atmosphere which prevails in Greece could pose a danger to immigrants. A new ¨clash¨ has been produced between Orthodoxes and Muslims due to plans for a mosque. In time of crisis, Greeks have become more susceptible to express publicly their ideas about extreme nationalism and racism.[Source]
Facebook removes ads from controversial pages to avoid boycott
Facebook is under pressure of adverts. Big companies don´t want to see their advertising campaign on Facebook page of controversial groups. Now, a leader of social-media system is looking for a new procedure also called as a ¨gold standard¨ which will able to select ¨secure¨ pages for adverts.[Source]
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This is an archive of material found during the project's research about discrimination. It should stimulate thought, and serve as reference for those interested in the subject.
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