RACISM

UN warns of attempts to roll back equality policies

Published on: September 30, 2026
12:59

Geneva, Sept 30 (Prensa Latina) UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Awa Dabo warned of attempts to roll back diversity and inclusion policies designed to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Racism cited in Uruguay’s criminal justice system and prisons

Published on: September 18, 2026
08:59

Montevideo, Sept 17 (Prensa Latina) – Uruguay’s population of African descent is currently overrepresented in the country's prisons- an expression of racism within the criminal justice system, according to local observers.

Experts warn of racism in the application of punitive policies

Published on: September 18, 2026
08:59

United Nations, Sept 17 (Prensa Latina) United Nations experts called for the elimination of racism in the enforcement of drug-related laws and punitive policies, urging to boost instead human rights-based approaches.

Venezuela urges for respect-cooperation relationship with U.S.

Published on: July 5, 2021
07:16

Caracas, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan government on Sunday called for a respect, cooperation and understanding relationship with the United States, as celebrating the 4th of July (Independence Day).

UNSG Spokesperson Dujarric calls for actions on systemic racism

Published on: June 29, 2021
07:46

United Nations, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary General (UNSG) Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric on Monday echoed a report by the High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet who called for pressing actions on systemic racism.

Texas students punished for racist incident

Published on: April 15, 2021
07:32

Washington, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) The Aledo Independent School District, in Texas, announced it had disciplined students from its Daniel Ninth Grade Campus after internal investigations involving law enforcement found they had bullied and harassed other students based on their race.

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