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Anyone can be discriminated against. Discrimination takes place in different areas of life and in many ways. Discrimination can take place for example in private services, health care, school, renting an apartment or in employment.

Housing discrimination

Harrassment

Age discrimination

Education and early childhood education

Positive action

Racism

Discrimination against the Roma people

Rights of the Sámi

LGBTI people and equality

Social welfare and health care services

Artificial intelligence and equality

Employment

Rights of people with disabilites

Hate speech

Private services

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