Society
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Society PortugalHistoric Step Forward in Rape Prosecution
By reclassifying rape as a public crime, Portugal gives authorities the power to investigate and prosecute cases, even without the victim opting to press charges against their abuser, thus preventing sexual violence against women who remain largely on the receiving end of such an offence.
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Society PortugalIt’s Official: Paid Leave for Those Suffering from Severe Menstrual Pain
Portuguese employees who are afflicted by endometriosis or adenomyosis are now entitled to three consecutive days of employer-paid leave per month, providing support to individuals experiencing severe, painful, disruptive, or disabling menstrual pain.
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Society TanzaniaBetter Access to Water and Sanitation to Nearly Half a Million People
The expanding and upgrading of a water supply and sanitation system in Northern Tanzania will greatly improve access to safe water and hygiene for close to half a million citizens, and enhance sanitation services to more than 150,000 people through a variety of solutions.
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Society USADrastic Drop in Drug-Related Deaths
Across the United States, a stunning drop in drug deaths has occurred among citizens under the age of 35, with 27% fewer fatal overdoses across all age groups in 2024, as teens appear to play safer when it comes to experimenting with illicit substances.
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