Society
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Society The WorldForty-one Countries Put Forth a Significant Urge to Protect Children’s Rights
Forty countries have made the first-ever joint statement addressing children’s fundamental right to be protected against all forms of violence and pleading for all delinquent States to uphold children’s protection by taking action.
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Society USADementia Rates Are Dropping, so We’re Rethinking Future Figures
A thorough analysis of three large population studies shows that over the last 40 years, age-adjusted dementia prevalence has dropped by 67% in the United States, confounding predictions estimating the number of cases to double by 2050.
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Society ColombiaLandmark Territory Offers Proper Protection to Indigenous Peoples
Concerted efforts led to the establishment of a formalised territory in Colombia – the first of its kind – to protect Indigenous Peoples within a hugely biodiverse part of the country, paving the way for the recognition of other groups in other parts of the Colombian…
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Environment AfricaContinent-Wide, Millions Gain Access to Electricity
Across the continent of Africa, close to 100 million people now have access to electricity, and a growing number of projects are either being developed or are currently underway to intensify the electrification of its population in urban and remote areas alike.
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Society CambodiaIncredible Progress in Landmine Clearance
Cambodia launched its mine clearance campaign more than three decades ago, and since then, more than 3,300 km2 of land across 15 provinces has been cleared, greatly improving the quality of life and the safety of more than 10 million citizens.