“We would like to see all companies combat discrimination and make a commitment to having inclusivity, diversity and equal opportunity as core business values,” she said. Women, members of ethnic minorities and people with disabilities face discrimination at some workplaces, she said. Companies must be aware of the forms that it takes in Myanmar to combat discrimination effectively. Companies must be alert to discrimination in their hiring practices, and should create favourable conditions for people living with disabilities to apply for jobs. The paper urges training on religious discrimination for all company workers to improve interfaith relations.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 08, 2017 18:13 UTC