Mariana Andrade introdução

Equality and non-discrimination are fundamental human rights. Equal

opportunities, recognition and appreciation of men and women, in all their
fields, are fundamental pillars of a just society with confidence in the future.
But Nome da pessoa amarela what is discrimination at work?
Discrimination in the work environment takes place when there is a distinction
in the treatment or opportunities given to an employee for reasons unrelated
to professional performance.
Can any of you give me an example?
In recent years, new career opportunities seem to have opened up for women,
mirrored not only by the increase in their participation in the labour market,
but also by the growing diversity of the functions they perform.
However, it is in leadership positions that this evolution has been slower.
Women continue to be under-represented in positions of power and this
imbalance reflects a systemic problem in the management of talent in
organisations.
Also, unemployment rates are relatively higher for women than for men in all
regions, and when "inserted" in the labour market, women receive lower
salaries than men, in addition to occupying restricted spaces in administrative
and management positions. According to some studies and reports, women
occupy only 10% of parliamentary positions and 6% of governmental ones. Of
the 1.3 billion people living in poverty, 70% are women.
Another example that just came to my mind is the discrimination against
people with diseases
Despite the low numbers of people with disabilities in the workplace, those
who are lucky enough to be hired by a company may soon realise that such
luck is relative. Stories of discrimination, disrepute, moral and even physical
abuse, along with a feeling of inferiority, are tremendously common among
disabled people working in companies. It is therefore high time for business
leaders to pay special attention to disability inequality, genuinely investing in a
culture that rewards inclusion and diversity and does not leave behind those
who are still unbelievably considered by many to be "backward" compared to
non-disabled people.
 According to the UN World Report on Disability, there are over 1 billion
people with some form of disability in the world, representing 15% of the
world's population. But despite some progress towards more accessible and
inclusive societies for people with disabilities, a huge gap still remains between
commitments made and the daily experiences of people with disabilities.
Therefore, and as called for by the UN, an effort should be made to ensure that
persons with disabilities are not left behind, as promised in Agenda 2030 and
the Sustainable Development Goals.

Do you know that Haben Girman is the first blind and deaf woman to graduate
from Harvard School of Law and who is now a human rights lawyer promoting
disability justice, says, "many in the workforce are terrified of employment
discrimination and often hide their needs for fear of it."
A young doctor with autism from quiet country life starts working at a famous
hospital, but beyond the challenges of the profession, Shaun Murphy needs to
prove his ability to his colleagues and superiors. (Video)
I have seen this series which has several episodes with children and it
reminded me of child labour
Nearly 1 in 10 children are subjected to child labour worldwide, with some
forced into hazardous work through trafficking.

Almost half of them are in hazardous work that directly endangers their health
and moral development.

Children may be driven into work for various reasons. Most often, child labour
occurs when families face financial challenges or uncertainty – whether due to
poverty, sudden illness of a caregiver, or job loss of a primary wage earner.

The consequences are staggering. Child labour can result in extreme bodily and
mental harm, and even death. It can lead to slavery and sexual or economic
exploitation. And in nearly every case, it cuts children off from schooling and
health care, restricting their fundamental rights and threatening their futures.
Whatever the cause, child labour compounds social inequality and
discrimination, and robs girls and boys of their childhood. Unlike activities that
help children develop, such as contributing to light housework or taking on a
job during school holidays, child labour limits access to education and harms a
child’s physical, mental and social growth. Especially for girls, the “triple
burden” of school, work and household chores heightens their risk of falling
behind, making them even more vulnerable to poverty and exclusion.
Ah! We are forgetting one of the most talked example in the all world! Racism!
Yes that’s true! Carolina can you talk a bite about that?
In the 21st century, racism and racial discrimination are still present in society
and in work relations.
Prejudice against black people, a legacy of the slavery period, is still present in
the social nuclei, even though some defend that this is a thing of the past.
Impacts that pass from generation to generation, and even today the black
population suffers the effects of poverty.
The consequences of racism interfere directly in the quality of life and
productivity of workers, contributing to the income not being developed as
much as it could be.
The black population is more exposed to the precariousness of labour
relations. They earn less, have fewer management positions and were more
affected by the loss of jobs during the pandemic.
In the labor market 47% of black professionals have already been
discriminated against because of the colour of their skin and feel that they do
not belong in the companies where they work. Of these, 61% were afraid to
denounce and omitted the situation, 18% confronted the person who
committed the crime, 11% reported it to their superiors and 10% shared the
situation with human resources or other people.

The first step to reduce discrimination cases is, precisely, to promote a more diverse
environment. This is because diversity and inclusion contribute for the organizational culture
to be plural, with the exchange of thoughts and information among employees. That is, they
themselves can help to deconstruct prejudice through dialogue in a safe environment.
However, it is fundamental that the managers themselves are examples for the employees.

After all, there is no point in trying to promote diversity if your company always hires the

same profile of people, giving preference to the same gender, appearance, certain faculties

and courses among others.