Question

Name and explain one law/legislation that protects citizens against the xenophobia

Answer 1

Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act.

Answer 2

Answer:

The law/legislation that protects citizens against xenophobia is The Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, passed in 2000, in South Africa.

Explanation:

This is an extensive South African law against discrimination. It forbids any governmental body or private institution to discriminate, hate and persecute people.

According to the act, all forms of discrimination (whether based on racial origin, gender, social or familiar status, skin color, religion, and cultural practices, among others) are forbidden and imply legal consequences.