The racial discrimination in the labor market

Equality of opportunity and treatment in employment and occupation – an important aspect of the general principle of equality, which currently received almost universal acclaim. This is one of the most fundamental rights that underpin democratic society. It is enshrined in international instruments, national constitutions and laws. However, despite significant progress nearly in all the world there is inequality between the races on various grounds.

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