Real estate agents like landlords have to adhere to Germany's General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
Studies have already shown that racial/ethnic discrimination in the housing market is a daily reality for racialized people in Germany.
4/4
Real estate agents like landlords have to adhere to Germany's General Equal Treatment Act (AGG).
Studies have already shown that racial/ethnic discrimination in the housing market is a daily reality for racialized people in Germany.
4/4
"No matter how well I integrate, no matter how educated I am - I will always be the foreigner. A Julia Schneider will have far more opportunities than I will."
www.tagesschau.de/inland/gesel...
3/4
"No matter how well I integrate, no matter how educated I am - I will always be the foreigner. A Julia Schneider will have far more opportunities than I will."
www.tagesschau.de/inland/gesel...
3/4
When she tried with a "German"-sounding name, while still including the same information about her income etc., she was suddenly offered a viewing appointment.
2/4
When she tried with a "German"-sounding name, while still including the same information about her income etc., she was suddenly offered a viewing appointment.
2/4
This isn't an individual case.
A short 🧵👇🏽
@hrw.org
This isn't an individual case.
A short 🧵👇🏽
@hrw.org
A powerful new documentary, 80 Angry Journalists, shows how Hungary’s once-independent news outlet Index was taken over, and how reporters resigned together rather than submit to political pressure.
Trailer⤵️
A powerful new documentary, 80 Angry Journalists, shows how Hungary’s once-independent news outlet Index was taken over, and how reporters resigned together rather than submit to political pressure.
Trailer⤵️
The court's decision on whether to pursue a criminal trial is expected on March 17.
Learn more: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
The court's decision on whether to pursue a criminal trial is expected on March 17.
Learn more: www.hrw.org/news/2026/01...
The deadly results and tactics employed suggest that the true intention may have been to kill, rather than arrest suspects.
Read my piece:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
The deadly results and tactics employed suggest that the true intention may have been to kill, rather than arrest suspects.
Read my piece:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
- Kseniya Kvitka (@hrw.org), in must-read, published by @kyivindependent.com⤵️
- Kseniya Kvitka (@hrw.org), in must-read, published by @kyivindependent.com⤵️
Femizide sind Ausdruck patriarchaler Machtverhältnisse, die Männern Kontrolle über weibliche Körper zuschreiben - bis zur vermeintl. Legitimation von Gewalt.
Alle Frauen haben das Recht auf ein gewaltfreies Leben #NiUnaMenos
Femizide sind Ausdruck patriarchaler Machtverhältnisse, die Männern Kontrolle über weibliche Körper zuschreiben - bis zur vermeintl. Legitimation von Gewalt.
Alle Frauen haben das Recht auf ein gewaltfreies Leben #NiUnaMenos
hrw.org/node/392462
hrw.org/node/392462
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‼️Join us in-person in Berlin or online on November 12 ‼️
Register now: decolonize-berlin.de/de/events/bu...
Want to learn more about the hub and how to get involved?
‼️Join us in-person in Berlin or online on November 12 ‼️
Register now: decolonize-berlin.de/de/events/bu...
Authorities should ensure a thorough, independent investigation.
New from @hrw.org:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
Authorities should ensure a thorough, independent investigation.
New from @hrw.org:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
Rio authorities’ decisions leading to such a disastrous operation should be investigated. Families of victims deserve truth and justice.
Rio authorities’ decisions leading to such a disastrous operation should be investigated. Families of victims deserve truth and justice.
Private pension losses will now be compensated under the #Windrush Compensation Scheme--important considering the age of claimants.
BUT without free legal representation, access to compensation is hampered.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10... @hrw.org
Private pension losses will now be compensated under the #Windrush Compensation Scheme--important considering the age of claimants.
BUT without free legal representation, access to compensation is hampered.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10... @hrw.org
Das Ergebnis: Rechte von betroffenen Gemeinschaften stehen nicht im Fokus.
www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
- @almazteffera.bsky.social / @hrw.org
- @almazteffera.bsky.social / @hrw.org
Das Ergebnis: Rechte von betroffenen Gemeinschaften stehen nicht im Fokus.
www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
Das Ergebnis: Rechte von betroffenen Gemeinschaften stehen nicht im Fokus.
www.hrw.org/de/news/2025...
Returns aren't goodwill gestures.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
Returns aren't goodwill gestures.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
Daran könnten Merz’ Bundesregierung arbeiten. Sie könnte den Sozialstaat stärken. Sie könnte sich um Integration kümmern, statt sich auf Grenzschließungen und Abschiebungen zu fokussieren. Leitartikel des Tages:
Daran könnten Merz’ Bundesregierung arbeiten. Sie könnte den Sozialstaat stärken. Sie könnte sich um Integration kümmern, statt sich auf Grenzschließungen und Abschiebungen zu fokussieren. Leitartikel des Tages:
On top of migrants mucking up Germany’s Stadtbild, he claims they're a menace for public safety.
Not clear how and why he expects this type of rhetoric to win back voters and shore up perception of his leadership.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
I tried to set out why for @hrw.org here, a couple of weeks back, as we awaited details of these plans:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
I tried to set out why for @hrw.org here, a couple of weeks back, as we awaited details of these plans:
www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
European states chose not to call for a vote bc of inclusion of language on #reparations.
The right to reparation for colonial injustices is non-negotiable. #HRC60 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e...
European states chose not to call for a vote bc of inclusion of language on #reparations.
The right to reparation for colonial injustices is non-negotiable. #HRC60 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e...
Ein Gespräch über koloniale Langzeitfolgen & Anspruch auf Reparationen betroffener Communities mit Paul Thomas (namibische Nama Traditional Leaders Association), Andrea Pietrafesa (@ECCHRBerlin) & @AlmazTeffera (@hrw).
Anmeldung: https://bit.ly/42uSNhy
Ein Gespräch über koloniale Langzeitfolgen & Anspruch auf Reparationen betroffener Communities mit Paul Thomas (namibische Nama Traditional Leaders Association), Andrea Pietrafesa (@ECCHRBerlin) & @AlmazTeffera (@hrw).
Anmeldung: https://bit.ly/42uSNhy