United Nations in race row after survey lists 'yellow' as an option for staff

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The first question on the survey, which asked staff to self-identify, was ‘insane, deeply offensive’ according to one recipient
The United Nations has been accused by some of its staff of racism after it issued a survey that included a question asking how they identify themselves, and offered “yellow” among the possible responses.
The UN Survey on Racism was sent to thousands of staff on Wednesday. An email accompanying the survey said it was being carried out as part of the campaign of the UN secretary general, António Guterres, “to eradicate racism and promote dignity”. Continue reading...

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