English to French Social Sciences Government / Politics

Equality and non-discrimination

Respect for the right to equality and non-discrimination is essential to the elimination of poverty. People living in poverty are often victims of discrimination on various grounds such as birth, property, national and social origin, race, colour, gender and religion. They are often subject to discriminatory attitudes by governmental authorities and **private actors** exactly because they are poor. Discrimination may cause poverty through denial of respect for a person’s dignity or, for instance, through denial of access to resources because of who they are, what they believe or where they live; and poverty itself may lead to discrimination. Inequality may be deeply rooted in institutions and in social values that shape relationships in households and in the community. Thus, specific attention must be given to protecting persons belonging to vulnerable groups.

Comment comprenez vous ce 'private actors'.
C'est l'apéro du dimanche.:)))