Discrimination cuts to the core of a person's being.

It infringes on a person's rights just

because of who he or she is and what he or she believes. Discrimination is harmful and
perpetuates social inequity.

Regardless of color, ethnicity, nationality, social class, caste, religion, belief, gender,
language, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, health status, or other circumstances, we all
have the right to be treated equally. Nonetheless, we frequently hear terrible accounts of
people who are victims of violence just because they belong to a group of people who are
different in some manner from those in privileged positions or positions of authority.
Discrimination based on the concept of identity and the drive to identify oneself and others
with certain groups underpins all forms of discrimination. This can lead to strife, hostility,
and even the dehumanization (dehumanization) of persons of diverse identities.

The policy of accusation and terror is becoming increasingly popular in many countries
throughout the world. Intolerance, bigotry, and discrimination exacerbate societal divisions.
Fear-based politics tends to divide people, and politicians employ hate speech to blame
specific groups of people for social and economic issues.
Some governments attempt to maintain power and the current quo by overtly defending
discrimination in the name of morality, religion, or philosophy. Discrimination can be
codified in national law even though it contradicts international law, such as the criminal
prohibition on abortion, which denies women, girls, and pregnant women the medical care
they require. Authorities may perceive entire groups of individuals, such as poor people,
indigenous peoples, or blacks, as likely offenders just because of who they are.

Some of the main forms of discrimination.

Racial and Ethnic Discrimination. Racism can be found in practically every country on the
planet. Because of their skin color, race, ethnicity, origin (including caste), or nationality,
people are constantly denied the ability to fully enjoy their human rights. Unchecked racism
can lead to horrible crimes like Rwanda's genocide in 1994 or Myanmar's recent apartheid
and ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya.
Representatives of the dominant castes in India purposefully violate the Dalits' rights
("oppressed", the name of the lower castes in Indian society). Because of discriminatory
views, police frequently fail to investigate such crimes as gang rape, murder, and property
destruction against Dalits, as crimes against Dalits are not considered seriously.

People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex face discrimination (LGBTI).
People are discriminated against all across the world because of who they love, who attracts
them, and who they are. LGBTI persons can encounter discrimination in a range of settings,
including education, finding a job and an apartment, and receiving health care, as well as
harassment and assault. In some nations, people are sentenced to prison or even executed for
their sexual orientation or gender identity. For example, Uganda's Minister of Ethics and
Integrity declared in October 2019 that the government would implement the death penalty
for consensual same-sex sexual encounters.
Discrimination based on gender. Women's and girls' rights are impacted by laws, regulations,
cultures, and beliefs in many countries throughout the world.
In Saudi Arabia and Iran, laws prevent women from dressing as they choose, working at
night (in Madagascar), or taking out a bank loan without their husband's signature (in
Equatorial Guinea). Discriminatory laws restrict women's rights to divorce, own property,
manage their bodies, and be free from harassment in many countries.
Hundreds of thousands of women and girls are taking to the streets to protect their rights and
demand gender equality in the fight for justice. The #MeToo marches were held in the United
States, Europe, and Japan to condemn misogyny (misogyny) and violence. Women have
demonstrated in Argentina, Ireland, and Poland to urge the repeal of oppressive abortion
legislation. They urged the lifting of the prohibition on women driving automobiles in Saudi
Arabia, as well as the lifting of the hijab's mandatory wearing requirement in Iran
(headscarf).
Women and girls are among the first to seek change all throughout the world.
Despite the remarkable surge in women's activism, the unpleasant reality is that many
governments openly support the oppressive norms, laws, and practices that women face.