Discrimination
‘Residential Segregation and Unequal Access to Local Public Services in India: Evidence from 1.5m Neighbourhoods’
A paper titled ‘Residential Segregation and Unequal Access to Local Public Services in India: Evidence from 1.5m Neighbourhoods’ was released recently. It has shed light on the level of residential segregation in Indian cities and its impact on marginalized communities. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Zero Discrimination Day
The Zero Discrimination Day was observed on March 1, 2022, to fight against the mentality which sparks issues or cases of violence. Key Facts Discrimination has been prevalent in society, that highlights the underlying glitch in our understanding of humans. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
‘Zero Discrimination Day’ observed on March 1
The ‘Zero Discrimination Day’ is observed annually across the world on March 1, by UNAIDS. UNAIDS is the leading global forum which aims to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. On this day, the UNAIDS is calling ..
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot Visits Sashakt Divyang
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment visited “Sashakt Divyang-A Unique Mega Event with Exclusive Job Fair for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)” organised by Ladli foundation trust on 12 Nov. Many organisations and private institutions participated in job ..
One Year after the Decriminalisation of Article 377
The Supreme Court’s decision in Navtej Johar v. Union of India decriminalized section 377. Section 377 of IPC Section 377 of IPC which criminalises homosexuality was introduced in the ear 1861 during the colonial rule. It refers to unnatural offences’ and ..
2019 Zero Discrimination Day (ZDD)
The Zero Discrimination Day (ZDD) is observed every year on 1st of March to promote equality before the law and in practice throughout all of the member countries of the UN. The days aims to tell people that nobody should ..
UNAIDS observes Zero Discrimination Day
Zero Discrimination Day is annually celebrated by the UN and other international organisations on March 1st. Zero Discrimination Day is celebrated to promote and celebrate everyone’s right, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, nationality, ethnicity, skin colour, etc. Zero Discrimination Day aims to raise ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Zero Discrimination Day for year 2018
The Zero Discrimination Day (ZDD) is observed every year on March 1 to promote the idea that everyone has a right to live with dignity. The day is also meant to highlight how everyone can be part of the transformation ..