POLAND

In Poland, there are several groups of minorities that face discrimination and intolerance, including ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities. One of the most prominent minority groups in Poland is the LGBT+ community. LGBT+ individuals in Poland face widespread discrimination and marginalization, with a significant proportion of the population holding negative attitudes towards homosexuality. In recent years, the Polish government has passed laws limiting the rights of LGBT+ individuals, including banning same-sex marriage and adoption, and creating "LGBT-free zones" in certain regions of the country. These actions have drawn condemnation from international organizations and human rights groups. Another minority group facing discrimination in Poland are ethnic minorities, particularly those of Roma and Jewish descent. Roma individuals in Poland face discrimination in education, employment, and access to healthcare, with many living in segregated communities. The Jewish community in Poland also faces discrimination, including incidents of anti-Semitic violence and vandalism. Religious minorities in Poland, including Muslims and members of the Jehovah's Witnesses, also face discrimination and intolerance. In recent years, there have been reports of hate speech and attacks on mosques and Islamic cultural centers. It is important to note that these instances of discrimination and intolerance are not representative of all Polish people or the country as a whole. However, they do highlight the need for increased efforts to promote tolerance and acceptance of minority groups in Poland.

Italy

Our discrimination story begins with a wedding: one man from Turin, one of the biggest city in the north of Italy, falls madly in love with a beautilful woman from Naples, a city in the south. They decided to get married and move to Turin but the man's parents didn't want to accept her, talk with her or just let her be a part of the family. The Italian Peninsula only became unified as a single nation in 1861. Before this, the Italians had their own kingdoms and even spoke in their unique languages.the Italian Peninsula only became unified as a single nation in 1861. Before this, the Italians had their own kingdoms and even spoke in their unique languages. Despite this unification the Italians today still retain a strong regional identity, For instance, still this day, many Italians refer to themselves as Sicilians, Neapolitans, Venetians and Florentines!