The Dutch Council of State has advised against a proposal to explicitly outlaw ethnic profiling, stating it offers insufficient added value as the practice is already prohibited. The advisory body believes the bill would complicate the existing legal framework rather than clarify it, despite acknowledging that ethnic profiling still occurs.
Anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies are escalating in the UK and across Europe, driven by migration's rise on the political agenda and growing support for right-wing parties. Recent policy changes include stricter settlement rules, increased salary thresholds for visas, and the cancellation of the controversial Rwanda plan by the new Labour government, which has also introduced its own tough measures.
A new Human Rights Watch report, 'Protected No More: Uyghurs in Türkiye,' reveals that Turkey is increasingly restricting the legal residency of Uyghurs and deporting some to third countries. These actions place Uyghurs at severe risk of forced return to China, where they face potential detention and ill-treatment, violating international non-refoulement principles.
Victoria has officially enacted Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people, the Statewide Treaty Act 2025, on November 13, 2025. This landmark legislation acknowledges the enduring connection of Aboriginal Victorians to the land, recognizes the history of colonization, and establishes a permanent representative body for First Peoples. The treaty aims to embed truth-telling, shared decision-making, and structural reform, marking a significant step towards reconciliation and self-determination.
A University of Liverpool study, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, found babies born to Black mothers in England and Wales are 81% more likely to die in neonatal care compared to those born to white mothers. The analysis of over 700,000 admissions between 2012-2022 highlights significant ethnic and socioeconomic disparities.
The Trump administration announced a historic low refugee admissions cap of 7,500 for Fiscal Year 2026, primarily allocating spots to Afrikaners from South Africa. This decision, effective October 1, 2025, marks the lowest ceiling since the U.S. refugee program's 1980 inception and has drawn criticism from humanitarian organizations.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched an urgent review into antisemitism within the National Health Service, appointing Lord John Mann to lead the investigation. The move follows concerns over inadequately addressed cases and recent incidents involving NHS staff, aiming to protect patients and staff and strengthen regulatory responses.
India has formally expressed concerns to Australian Minister Anne Aly regarding recent anti-immigration rallies in Australia that targeted the Indian community. During her visit to New Delhi, Minister Aly reassured India, stating that the divisive rhetoric from these rallies represents a minority extremist sentiment and emphasized Australia's commitment to multiculturalism and the valued contributions of Indian-Australians.
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could redefine Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The challenge questions whether creating majority-minority districts to remedy vote dilution constitutes unconstitutional racial gerrymandering, potentially impacting minority representation nationwide.
A recent report by Amnesty International USA reveals the devastating impact of police brutality and systemic racism on Black communities in Brazil. The report details alarming statistics, including a Black person killed every 12 minutes in 2024, and highlights the pervasive impunity for these human rights violations.
China's National People's Congress is reviewing a draft 'Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress,' submitted on September 8, 2025. Human Rights Watch warns the 62-article bill aims to tighten ideological control and force assimilation of minority populations, potentially eroding language rights and extending repression both domestically and abroad.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer strongly condemned Reform UK's immigration proposals, including plans to scrap indefinite leave to remain, as 'racist and immoral' during a live interview on the first day of Labour's annual conference in Liverpool.
Denmark has announced plans to create a reconciliation fund to provide individual financial compensation to Greenlandic women subjected to forced contraception and other systematic discrimination. The move comes ahead of a formal apology for the 'spiral case,' where thousands of women and girls were fitted with IUDs without consent from the 1960s to the 1990s.
UN Special Rapporteur Albert K. Barume concluded a 12-day visit to Botswana, urging the government to provide constitutional recognition and enhanced protections for indigenous communities, particularly the San. He cited longstanding discrimination, lack of land rights acknowledgment, and social marginalization as critical issues.
Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 30-year-old Indian techie from Telangana, was fatally shot by Santa Clara police in California on September 3. Police reported responding to a stabbing incident, while his family alleges racial harassment and seeks repatriation of his body, questioning the circumstances of his death.
A Sikh woman, who reported being raped in a racially motivated attack, has expressed gratitude for the support she's received, with the incident raising concerns about the UK's political climate. Police have detained a suspect and are investigating the attack, which is being treated as a hate crime, while community leaders call for zero tolerance of racist violence.
A large far-right rally, organized by Tommy Robinson, drew tens of thousands to London, fueled by rising nationalism and the murder of a conservative activist. The event, which included clashes with police, featured prominent right-wing figures and took place amidst a counter-protest and heightened police presence.
Authorities in Birmingham have initiated a manhunt for two men accused of raping a young Sikh woman during daylight in a park, treating the incident as a racially aggravated attack. The local Sikh community is filled with anger and fear, believing the assault was targeted, and community leaders are organizing meetings to discuss safety and support for the victim.
This week, Black students at several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) received coordinated death threats, leading to emergency lockdowns at multiple campuses. The threats have raised alarms about the targeted harassment of Black students, particularly in light of recent violent incidents.
Police are preparing for possible violence ahead of multiple protests across Australia on Saturday, organized by groups under the banner "Australia Unites." Organizers claim the demonstrations will address various social issues, and police anticipate confrontations between far-left and far-right factions amidst the events.
