Hacienda Community Development Corp. (CDC)’s Post

In just two years, Sweden has fallen dramatically from fourth to eleventh place in the ILGA Europe ranking. Is Sweden really a place of equality? According to this report, that shiny brand image Sweden portrays to the world is not accurate in reality. There is a lot of discrimination against foreigners in the job market at the moment. I have been speaking to several Swedish recruiters who say they have seen a shift in their clients behaviors. While they were once open minded to hiring internationals if they were qualified several years ago, things have changed in the last 3 years. Many of them report that their clients will avoid hiring a foreigner even if they are the best candidate. The main reason being they want someone native and local. Now, reports like this one have came out and it is reflecting what many of us international job seekers are feeling. So if you’re struggling to get a job, take some of the blame and responsibility off yourself. I know many of you are doing your absolute best while job seeking. This isn’t totally on you - the Swedish society needs to do their part to be more inclusive. Otherwise more reports like this will come out. More talent shortage reports will come out. Sweden will drop in the ranking, and less qualified individuals will choose to come here in the long term. #Sweden can be a great place to live with many benefits - if you are allowed to be on the “inside.” There are actions and reactions. I hope to see this report improve over the next few years.

How can we allow this to go on in America?

Thanks to its exceptionalism, the United States of America is known as one of the most sought-after destinations for immigrants worldwide. The country boasts a thriving economy accommodating people from all walks of life, offering countless personal and professional growth opportunities. Its world-class medical facilities ensure that everyone receives excellent healthcare services regardless of their financial status. The education system is highly regarded, with top-tier universities and schools that attract students from around the globe. In America, anyone can succeed in life, regardless of gender, race, or religion, as discrimination based on these factors is not tolerated. However, it is essential to note that America's greatness is not a given but a result of its cherished and protected democratic values. To maintain its status as the best country in the world, particularly in light of the looming threat of unwanted consequences, citizens must actively participate in the democratic process by exercising their right to vote and engaging in civic discourse to ensure their voices are heard. By doing so, individuals can help preserve the values that have made America a beacon of hope and opportunity. #vote #voting #votingrights #howtovote #votefor #tovote #theimmigrant #marcboyajian #theendresult #fallingempire  https://lnkd.in/gw9U9v5H https://lnkd.in/eP4fz86g https://lnkd.in/gbmKU_hU

Thanks to its exceptionalism, the United States of America is known as one of the most sought-after destinations for immigrants worldwide. The country boasts a thriving economy accommodating people from all walks of life, offering countless personal and professional growth opportunities. Its world-class medical facilities ensure that everyone receives excellent healthcare services regardless of their financial status. The education system is highly regarded, with top-tier universities and schools that attract students from around the globe. In America, anyone can succeed in life, regardless of gender, race, or religion, as discrimination based on these factors is not tolerated. However, it is essential to note that America's greatness is not a given but a result of its cherished and protected democratic values. To maintain its status as the best country in the world, particularly in light of the looming threat of unwanted consequences, citizens must actively participate in the democratic process by exercising their right to vote and engaging in civic discourse to ensure their voices are heard. By doing so, individuals can help preserve the values that have made America a beacon of hope and opportunity. #vote #voting #votingrights #howtovote #votefor #tovote #theimmigrant #marcboyajian #theendresult #fallingempire  https://lnkd.in/g6Fiv7wi https://lnkd.in/eYdwXjNp https://lnkd.in/gZyFs3jx

Bravo! From a communication perspective, this is the type of reporting that should be expected when our leadership travels in representation of our issues and concerns!

On the symbolic date of #10December the #CityofLeuven has declared itself the first #HumanRightsCity in Belgium. Its policies will henceforth be fully guided by #humanrights principles and norms, and focus on three priority areas. Collaborating partners are #KULeuven, #AmnestyInternational and #FederalInstituteofHumanRights. After a two-year introductory period, the real work starts today with the slogan 'We work for Human Rights'. More info (in Dutch) at: https://lnkd.in/dp4nWQj8.

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Thanks to #NewZealand, the Chair, and others for encouraging public access to working papers from the #GGE on #PAROS. These 26!!!!!! papers demonstrate fantastic engagement with the means and methods of legal approaches to maintaining peace in outer space, and help to make the discussion more open and accessible. Special shoutout to the paper by #Canada on #gender considerations. Take a run through all of the topics to see how your own research might help to inform the discussion and/or how you can build on some of these themes. https://lnkd.in/esjqSAaE

Do you know the Netzwerk Mutterschaft und Wissenschaft? They're kicking off networking in Austria!! On zoom: Feb 2, 9-11m, details on the PDF. The network serves to make each other strong and visible. Issues that arise with the topics of motherhood and academia do not only affect mothers*. They concern everyone, because care work is the basis of society and every form of human coexistence and collaboration, the networks website says (https://lnkd.in/dDX8yDGV). Dr. Lena Eckert and Dr. Sarah Czerney will give an input, and moderators will be Rahel More, Carla Küffner, Ricarda Motschilnig, Lina Riegler-Berket, Angela Wegscheider & Astrid Wirth. Be part of it! Also check out Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz' networking offers for uni staff with families or intending to have families, organized by unikid & unicare : https://lnkd.in/dyKkHWkT Sonja Berger #motherhood #academia #vereinbarkeit #equality #femaleempowerment #postdocs