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Telegraph
3 days ago
- Politics
- Telegraph
Evidence of UK anti-Semitism stunned us – this issue is urgent for the whole country
We are hard-nosed politicians. We are not shrinking violets who run around being easily offended and we are used to dealing with the extremes of human emotions and catastrophe through our parliamentary case work in the past. Even with decades of these experiences, we were still stunned into silence by the evidence that we received as independent chairs of the Board of Deputies Commission on Anti-Semitism, particularly from young people in the Jewish community. We spent months hearing evidence from the community, professionals and students about their experiences of anti-Semitism and were alarmed by the combination of the rawness of the impact of people's everyday experiences intertwined with the extraordinary routines and normality within which this is occurring. We are two non-Jews from opposite sides of the political spectrum and we have both come to realise that if our Jewish community is facing discrimination, this is a failure of our society. We must ensure that everyone enjoys the rights and protections that we have worked so hard to develop over many years. What are we meant to say as hardened politicians to a young Jewish female performer who told us that following October 7 venues and promoters, who the artist had worked with for years, no longer wanted to engage with her? Or to students who saw their research staff members coming from an encampment with a megaphone, and disabilities liaison staff members who Jewish student's trust with their health records shouting for an Intifada? We were told about the experience of a Jewish member of a professional body describe that body as taking years to investigate incidents of anti-Semitism, and heavily editing articles about anti-Semitism and the Jewish experience so as not to cause 'offence' to its to broader membership. We heard about the noisy demonstrations and how intimidating people find the current environment, but as we dug deeper what really scared us was the increasing normalisation of far more extreme, personalised and sometimes life changing impact directed at individuals purely and simply because they are Jewish. Worrying dilemmas of where Jewish professionals believed that their professional body was actively discriminating against them but where they required membership from this body to be able to work and acquire the necessary protections. One of our 10 recommendations is that anti-Semitism cannot simply be sidelined as an issue of religious difference, allowing organisations to pretend to themselves that they don't have to deal with the thornier issue of racism directed against individual human beings. This is an urgent issue not just for the Jewish community but for the United Kingdom as a whole. Jews have lived in this country for centuries and they have contributed greatly to our country. Any attempt to marginalise British Jews in our professions, cultural life, public services or any other arena harm us all. We are all harmed if we tolerate the abuse of some of our fellow citizens by those who hold warped or extreme views. All we are trying is achieve is to add value to what others are already doing. Typically with reports, we send a list of recommendations to government and this report certainly will be placed on the table of the Prime Minister and his Ministers and that of every political party leader. But there is a wider responsibility that we are concerned about. All our institutions, public sector and private sector have a responsibility to their Jewish employees, customers, neighbours and partners, to ensure that they are treated with equal respect and are able to get on with their lives with no negatives. Our recommendations are intended to help everybody to step up to the mark and play their small role in ensuring that we can each say to our Jewish friends, whoever they are and wherever they are, that you are not alone in our country. Lord Mann is the Government's independent adviser on anti-Semitism. Dame Penny Mordaunt is the former defence secretary
CNA
6 days ago
- Sport
- CNA
Semenya wins appeal against Swiss Federal Tribunal ruling
The Grand Chamber of the European Court on Thursday upheld a 2023 ruling that double 800 metres Olympic champion Caster Semenya's appeal to a Swiss Federal Tribunal against regulations that barred her from competing had not been properly heard. Semenya is appealing against World Athletics regulations that female athletes with differences in sexual development (DSDs) medically reduce their testosterone levels. The verdict of the Grand Chamber, part of the European Court of Human Rights, does not set aside these rules. Under World Athletics rules, female DSD athletes must lower their level of testosterone to below 2.5 nmol/L for at least six months to compete. This can be done medically or surgically. Semenya, 34, is not seeking a return to the track and has turned to coaching, but says she is carrying on the fight for other DSD athletes, who she says are discriminated against.
Washington Post
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Judge dismisses Hamby lawsuit against WNBA alleging mistreatment; she can pursue claim against Aces
LAS VEGAS — A federal judge last week dismissed Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby's lawsuit against the WNBA, but said her litigation against the Las Vegas Aces over alleged mistreatment because of her pregnancy could continue. Hamby filed the suit in August that alleged the Aces discriminated and retaliated against her, resulting in her January 2023 trade to the Sparks. The league and club filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit in September.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mayo Clinic renaming DEI office to ‘Office of Belonging'
The Mayo Clinic is renaming its DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) office to instead be called the "Office of Belonging." "Since 2020, Mayo Clinic has intentionally focused on belonging as a cornerstone of staff wellbeing," Andrea Kalmanovitz, Mayo's director of media relations, said in a statement quoted in the Minnesota Star Tribune. "In keeping with this focus and recent national events, we're embracing an opportunity to accelerate Mayo Clinic's belonging journey to reflect our culture of collaboration and respect and support positive patient experiences," Kalmanovitz added. Al Sharpton Holds 'Constructive And Candid' Meeting With Target Ceo Over Dei Initiatives The rebrand comes following President Donald Trump's January executive order "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity" directing federal agencies to end all DEI practices and asking the private sector to "end illegal DEI discrimination and preferences." The "Office of Belonging" page on Mayo Clinic's website says that "Our vision is to create a global environment of empowered belonging. This requires building an environment of psychological safety, making Mayo Clinic a place where people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences can access the best health care and where all staff can bring their authentic best selves." Read On The Fox News App On its website, Mayo Clinic says that it received $500.7 million in 2024 from federal and state sources for research funding. Major University Medical Center Accused Of Hiding Dei Programs, Influential Senator Calls Them Out The "Office of Belonging" page gives a nod to DEI priorities, stating that "Equity is embodied in every aspect of Mayo Clinic, from the individuals who constitute it to the organization as a whole. We embrace all people who come through our doors, whatever their race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, military service, faith, or culture. Success is only possible when we include diverse experiences, perspectives, thoughts and voices in everything we do." The Mayo Clinic, established in 1864, now says its "work regarding belonging is delivered through the internal community of passionate people, committees and initiatives ― recognizing that this work is neither centralized nor hierarchical." Fox News Digital reached out to Mayo Clinic for comment, but did not immediately receive a article source: Mayo Clinic renaming DEI office to 'Office of Belonging'
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Thomson Reuters drops ‘diversity' for ‘inclusion' as Trump pressures press
Thomson Reuters said that it would be dropping 'diversity' from company language and would replace it with the word 'inclusion' in an effort to comply with a January executive order from President Trump on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The corporation is the parent company of Reuters international news agency and also offers tech services for the federal government as a contractor. 'To ensure ongoing compliance, we are clarifying some of our talent practices and language. This includes renaming 'diversity and inclusion' to 'inclusion and belonging' and building detailed guidance to inform how we articulate and implement programs and practices,' the company wrote in a Tuesday email to employees obtained by The New York Times media reporter Benjamin Mullin. Trump's two orders entitled 'Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing' and 'Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity' abolished previous executive orders that outlined policies for equal employment opportunities for the federal workforce, federal contractors and grant recipients. 'It is the policy of the United States to protect the civil rights of all Americans and to promote individual initiative, excellence, and hard work. I therefore order all executive departments and agencies to terminate all discriminatory and illegal preferences, mandates, policies, programs, activities, guidance, regulations, enforcement actions, consent orders, and requirements,' Trump wrote in the first executive order. 'I further order all agencies to enforce our longstanding civil-rights laws and to combat illegal private-sector DEI preferences, mandates, policies, programs, and activities,' he added. Since the president signed both January orders, dozens of companies have dropped DEI practices, which Trump described as an 'illegal' violation of 'civil-rights laws.' Last week, Gannett, America's largest newspaper chain, removed the word 'diversity' from its corporate site and said it would no longer publish demographic data regarding its workforce. In February, Paramount and Disney began removing language related to DEI, following in the footsteps of tech giants Google, Amazon and Meta. On Wednesday, Thomson Reuters moved in a similar direction. 'As a U.S. federal government contractor, it is especially important that Thomson Reuters continues to comply with any applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as rules, regulations, and EOS,' the email from Thomson Reuters said. 'Over the past couple of months, a cross-functional team has assessed TR's talent, business, and commercial practices relative to the EO from the U.S. federal government,' the correspondence read. Thomson Reuters said they would continue to provide mentorship, coaching and development opportunities that foster 'greater understanding of each other globally' while attracting employees from a broad talent pool. A company spokesperson did not immediately respond to The Hill's request for comment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
