prejudice

Caught in the trap of Cyprus, ’ migration system

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Caught in the trap of Cyprus, ’ migration system

Antreas Fernando was born in Cyprus in 2004 to Sri Lankan parents and has remained a third country national in the country of his birth. He became stateless when he turned 18 and lost his legal status in Cyprus. Despite efforts to secure citizenship or legal status, he has been unable to do so. Antreas has never visited Sri Lanka and does not speak Sinhalese. The interior ministry assures that individuals in similar situations will not face prejudice for living without legal status since turning 18.

UK, ’s first black woman MP barred from running for Labour

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UK, ’s first black woman MP barred from running for Labour

Diane Abbott, Britain’s first black woman lawmaker, was barred from running as a Labour candidate in the July 4 election after being suspended for comments about Jews and racism.

UK’s first black woman lawmaker barred from running for Labour

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UK’s first black woman lawmaker barred from running for Labour

Diane Abbott, Britain’s first Black woman lawmaker, has been barred from running as a Labour candidate in the upcoming general election. She was suspended over a year ago for comments she made about Jews and racism, but has since had the whip restored by the party. Abbott apologized for her remarks but remains banned from standing as a candidate.

AHDR debuts , ‘Look for the Story’ anti-racism campaign

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AHDR debuts , ‘Look for the Story’ anti-racism campaign

The Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR) has launched the ‘Look for the Story’ Anti-Racism Campaign to challenge stereotypes, foster empathy, and promote social cohesion in Cyprus. The campaign aims to address five different forms of racism prevalent in society and spark meaningful dialogue and action.

AHDR launches ‘Look for the Story’ anti-racism campaign

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AHDR launches ‘Look for the Story’ anti-racism campaign

The ‘Look for the Story’ Anti-Racism Campaign, implemented by the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research, aims to challenge stereotypes, foster empathy, and promote social cohesion in Cyprus by highlighting underrepresented stories. The campaign seeks to ignite conversations on diverse perspectives and inclusivity, and it aims to dismantle prejudices through engaging narratives.

Navigating the thin line: Racism and discrimination in Cyprus

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Navigating the thin line: Racism and discrimination in Cyprus

Fact: Discrimination and racism are issues that foreigners face in Cyprus, with instances of mistreatment based on nationality, ethnicity, or skin color. It is important to differentiate between acts of racism, which involve a belief in the superiority of one race over others, and acts of discrimination, which can manifest in unequal treatment or prejudice without necessarily being rooted in racial superiority.

Trump lawyer questions Stormy Daniels, ’ account of sex with Trump

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Trump lawyer questions Stormy Daniels, ’ account of sex with Trump

Donald Trump’s lawyer sought to undermine Stormy Daniels’ credibility as a witness in the first criminal trial of a sitting or former U.S. president by showing inconsistencies in her various tellings of a 2006 sexual encounter she had with Trump.

EU health commissioner urges end to HIV stigma

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EU health commissioner urges end to HIV stigma

Fact: European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides emphasized the need to break the stigma associated with HIV-positive individuals and their families across the EU during a visit to the Gregorios Pulmonology Clinic in Larnaca.

EU health commissioner urges equal treatment for HIV patients

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EU health commissioner urges equal treatment for HIV patients

Stella Kyriakidou, the Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, expressed the need to break prejudice and stigma surrounding HIV-positive individuals and their families at a pan-European level. She visited the Gregorio Pneumonological Clinic at Larnaca General Hospital and emphasized the importance of providing access to services and job market opportunities for HIV-positive individuals. Kyriakidou also highlighted the importance of daily information and awareness to address prejudice and stigma towards HIV-positive individuals.