MDI Jaarverslag 2012

Na 15 years of work have to be supported from the MDI, the Ministries of Security and Justice and Social Affairs decided to budgetary considerations, the financing of the MDI by 31 december 2012 to end. That is regrettable and in our view unwise. The ministries want to treat reports of discrimination on the Internet is done by the Foundation M, an organization that transmits telephone anonymous complaints about crime in society to the police. We doubt very much that the foundation through their duties M, expertise and resources able to deal with the reports of discriminatory behavior on the Internet at the same appropriate and careful manner as the MDI. Discrimination on the Internet (and beyond) is a significant problem that will only increase with the current economic situation. Given the great social importance of proper notification handling the Magenta Foundation has decided to continue the MDI. Meanwhile, there is alternative financing found, there are usually treated as notifications and declarations made, and it is our 'business as usual'. Our working relationships with the prosecution / LECD, the police, other services and the Anti-Discrimination Services function as before. In addition, we will expand our work.

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