Zero Discrimination Day

Zero Discrimination Day, observed annually on 1 March by the United Nations (UN), aims to promote equality before the law and in practice across all UN states parties. First celebrated on 1 March 2014, the day was launched by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (more commonly referred to as UNAIDS) to combat discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS.?

However, the scope of discrimination extends far beyond this issue, affecting individuals based on a diverse range of personal characteristics such as gender, age, and disability. These forms of discrimination often intersect, resulting in compounded and highly individualised experiences shaped by overlapping identities and power dynamics. This phenomenon, known as intersectionality, acknowledges that discrimination cannot be understood in isolation, as overlapping identities and power dynamics shape each experience.?

Furthermore, discrimination permeates many areas of life, including education, housing, and employment. In this context, the BIAS project has taken a critical role in addressing emerging forms of discrimination, particularly those channelled through AI systems used in workplace settings.

Explore what Carlotta Rigotti , from our partner 荷兰莱顿大学 , has to say about intersectionality & discrimination in AI hiring tools:

• Bias in the machine: How AI Is reshaping workplace discrimination
• From definition to impact: Understanding AI-driven discrimination in the workplace
• From subtle to systemic: Why AI-driven discrimination demands attention
• Addressing discrimination in the automated workplace: Legal opportunities and challenges
• From legislation to holistic action: Combating together workplace discrimination in the age of AI

Read the full article here.