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Society Pakistan14. January 2021This Country Is Taking Major Steps to Protect Women and Children Against Rape
The President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi took a huge leap in favor of women and children victims of sexual abuse by approving an anti-rape ordinance that results in major and rigorous reforms over trials, examination, and punishments.
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Society Egypt12. January 2021Young Woman Now Owns Her Mechanics Shop (Something New in Her Country)
In an country where beliefs regarding gender roles are conservative, a young woman – the first female motor mechanic in the Upper Egypt region – shattered a stereotype by opening her own car maintenance centre.
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Society Nepal10. January 2021Smart Water Irrigation Creates Happy Farmers in 116 Villages
Two years ago, a smart agriculture programme was launched in the Lumbini province of Nepal to help farmers yield better crops, and fight the impact of climate change. Today, is it in operation in 116 villages.
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Society South Korea8. January 2021This Government Buys Loads of Hotels and Offices – and Turns Them into Affordable Housing
With South Korea facing a significant shortage of affordable rental homes, officials are stepping up to make a change: over the next couple of years, the government plans to buy 114,000 properties, such as hotels and offices, and convert them into public housing on lease.
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Society USA4. January 2021This Organisation Helps Birdwatchers of Color
Following a racist incident involving an avid birder in the United States, an initiative aimed at shedding light on the equality issues black conservationists face kicked off on social media this summer - and it has gained a ton of success!
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Society USA29. December 2020For the First Time, a Native American Will Sit at the Cabinet Table in the White House
For the first time in American history, a Native American woman will lead the Interior Department, the federal agency instrumental to the demise of Indigenous communities. Her appointment is part of the healing process for America’s First Nations.
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