School discourages enrollment
A school discourages parents of children with Down syndrome to enrol for education there. This happens without any investigation into the individual support needs.
Examples of discrimination
Every year we receive hundreds of complaints. While all complaints are about discrimination, each case is different. Every complaint requires its own approach. That’s why we work with a client-oriented approach. Your story takes the lead. Nonetheless, you might want to know what we do or what others have reported. Here you will find a few practical examples.
Housing not granted
The client lives under the supervision of a foundation supporting victims who cannot live independently. Through the foundation she gets assigned another housing unit.
Insulted by colleagues as “monkey head”
A black employee is called a “monkey head” on various occasions by a colleague. When he brings this up, his supervisor does not take the complaint seriously.
Transgender person verbally abused
The client is transgender and works at an airport. Her supervisor wants her to change in the changing room for disabled people.
Difficulties filing a police report of discrimination
A man is abused on the street by a group of young people. The group made remarks regarding his sexual orientation and that he is too effeminate and should not be painting his nails.
Social exclusion at school
A school systematically stops inviting parents to school activities if they have not paid the tuition or additional fees.
Shop treats customers unequally
A man with an Antillean background walks into a shop and puts his bag in a locker. He does this because he was asked to
Report discrimination
Do you live in the Amsterdam-Amstelland region and do you want to report discrimination? Report it here!