May 7, 2025

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Impact Points

The missile attacks between India and Pakistan have escalated tensions in the region, potentially leading to increased discrimination and violence against minority groups in both countries, particularly Muslims in India and Hindus in Pakistan.
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration's transgender military ban to take effect reinforces systemic discrimination against transgender individuals, undermining their rights and inclusion in the military.
Columbia University's layoffs due to federal grant cuts may disproportionately affect marginalized communities, as these staffers often work on programs that support diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The freezing of Harvard's research funding by the Education Department could hinder academic progress and research that promotes diversity and equity, particularly in higher education.
The rise of far-right politics in Romania, as indicated by the recent election results, poses a threat to DEI efforts, as such movements often promote exclusionary policies and rhetoric.