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UN resolution against defamation of religion

With the support of China, Russia and Cuba, Moslem and Arab states pushed through a resolution at the U.N. Human Rights Council urging a global prohibition on the public defamation of religion. The Council expresses „deep concern at attempts to identify Islam with terrorism, violence and human rights violations.

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Recruiting disadvantaged minorities in France

Companies in France have begun scouring the country’s minority communities for untapped talent, as changing markets make a diverse work force a valuable asset. But beyond the business benefits, the effort could help ease the economic disparities that were a major factor in last year’s nationwide riots. Part of the problem is that affirmative action […]

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Kraft Foods: Mehr als nur eine Unterschrift unter die Diversity-Charta

Die Gemeinde der deutschen Unternehmen, die sich zu einer nachhaltigen Diversity-Strategie bekennen, wächst ständig. Am 21. März 2007 unterzeichnete unter anderem Kraft Foods in Berlin die „Charta der Vielfalt der Unternehmen in Deutschland“. Mit einer ganzen Reihe von Maßnahmen möchte das Unternehmen für Chancengleichheit und ein ausgewogenes Verhältnis zwischen Arbeit und Privatleben sorgen.

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Provocative street-art against German far-right

A Danish art group has put up old Nazi propaganda posters in Berlin — sort of. The posters are altered to suggest Germany get rid of the states where support for neo-Nazis is strongest. The Danish art group „Surrend“ has launched a new campaign to protest against the election success of the far-right National Democratic […]

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Microsoft seeks suppliers with Diversity

Employers have again been warned to tighten their Diversity practices after it emerged that Microsoft UK stopped using a supplier due to its poor policy on the issue. Dave Gartenberg, HR director at Microsoft UK, said that the global IT firm was increasingly looking at its suppliers‘ Diversity policies. „In one case, we changed provider […]

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UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions

The Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions enter ed into force on 18 March. To date, 52 States have ratified the Convention. In an unprecedented event, the European Union adhered to the convention as a regional organization of economic integration.

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