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Society Malaysia

30. April 2023

Historic Move to Abolish Death Penalty Takes Center Stage

Lawmakers in Malaysia have voted to remove capital punishment for serious crimes in the country, potentially sparring approximately 1,300 prisoners who are currently on death row.

Society Philippines

28. April 2023

More Education Leads to Less Teenage Pregnancies Here

Over the last five years, the number of teenage pregnancies has decreased in the Philippines, liking education to this shift in adolescent birth rates as there are fewer pregnancies as educational attainment increases.

Society Bhutan

27. April 2023

No More Number 2 on the Streets!

As Bhutan made the improvement of health a top priority, the South Asian country has officially put an end to open defecation on its territory, notably by successfully changing people’s perception and knowledge of sanitation.

Society Mozambique

27. April 2023

Tropical Storms: Early Warning Means Life-Saving Early Actions

In Mozambique, the population is bracing itself for the passage of Cyclone Freddy, and the lessons learned in Madagascar concerning limiting the loss of life, including early warnings and early action, will be put to good use.

Society Uruguay

26. April 2023

This Small Nation Has the Strongest Democracy

Uruguay, in South America, is the strongest democracy in the Americas, with low poverty rates and social safety nets comparable to European countries, partly because no entrenched aristocracy or marked social hierarchy took hold, giving it a solid historic advantage.

Health Australia

25. April 2023

Teaching the Importance of Sun Protection Has Paid Off

It has been proven that sun-safe practices taught in childhood lead to healthy lifelong behavior as the number of skin cancer cases is significantly lower among younger generations across Australia.

Society Scotland

25. April 2023

Minimum Price for Alcohol: a Measure That’s Saving Lives

By imposing minimum pricing for alcohol, the government of Scotland, the United Kingdom, has effectively reduced the number of deaths and hospitalizations linked to alcohol consumption, a sign that the policy helps the population, mainly in socioeconomically deprived areas.

Society USA

21. April 2023

First Woman and First African American to Hop on Board the Next Trip to the Moon

The first crewed voyage to the Moon in more than 50 years will have a woman and an African American on board, a double first in NASA’s history, making it another kind of giant leap for mankind.

Society Brazil

20. April 2023

Homicide Rates Reach Historical Low Here

In 2022, the number of homicides in Brazil reached the lowest rate since data collection began back in 2007.

Society France

18. April 2023

Paying Social Media Influencers to Promote Cosmetic Surgery May Soon Be a Big No-No

The European nation of France is proposing a new law to regulate the influencer sector, a world first, to limit the destructive psychological effects such practices have on social media users.