Unity in Diversity - situation in our countries

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A Great Outcome of A Terrible Ending All of those attacks on the LGBT Center lead to the opening of the first LGBT Safe House in Macedonia. Where the ones that are not accepted by their family can seek asylum

Discrimination Based on Gender, Age and Union Status A very common type of a discrimination that our country faces is the one based on Gender, Age and Union Status. This is one usually applied on job applications. Where the look for a Woman, between 35-40 years old and has a husband and kids. A male employee of the MHC, tried to apply for the job but he was declined. When se asked if his sister who is 30 can apply the also declined because she was supposed to be used to waking up early, knowing how to cook and “obey” to simple chores. The case for this particular situation is still in progress so the outcome at this point in unknown .

Non Governmental Help The government is doing everything the can, to raise the awareness of the people. And make a better place for everybody. But this movements would be nothing without the support of these NGO. Because a person can not relate to a government institution but they can to a man behind such a organization.

HERA One of these NGOs is HERA, which is a leading NGO that fights against discrimination and raises awareness on the topics of identity, sexual health…etc


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