Racism, discrimination pose ‘virulent threat’: UN rights chief

In a passionate appeal, the United Nations rights chief decried on Tuesday the impact of racism, discrimination, and violence against women, LGBTQ people and other minorities around the world. Listing countries from Afghanistan and Iran to the United States and Russia, Volker Turk warned “discrimination and racism are virulent threats”. “They weaponise contempt. They humiliate […]

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