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Society Canada

18. April 2022

Historic Step Forward For Indigenous Peoples

The Canadian province of British Columbia (B.C.) has unveiled a historic five-year, 89-point action plan aimed at advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Health

Health United Kingdom

24. March 2022

Health Inequality No More: This App Lowers Baby Loss Risk Among Minorities

A newly-developed pregnancy screening tool has helped reduce baby loss among black, Asian, and ethnic minority women three-fold — bringing the risk down to the same level as their white women counterparts.

Society

Society Kuwait

3. March 2022

Middle Eastern Nation Makes Historic Transgender Rights Decision

A 2007 law has been overturned in a landmark decision for transgender rights in the Middle East, ending the practice of arbitrarily arresting people whose appearance does not “match the gender” of their official identity card.

Society

Society USA

26. February 2022

The Impossible Becomes Possible: Gender-Driven Pay Gap in Soccer Has Been Bridged!

A historic settlement has taken place in the United States, bridging the pay gap between the men’s and women’s national soccer teams while inspiring other sports players to also obtain fair and equal pay regardless of gender.

Society

Society USA

7. February 2022

First Woman Commanding Officer of Oldest U.S. Warship Makes History

The oldest warship in the world, the U.S.S. Constitution, has its first ever female captain: Billie J. Farrell assumed duties as the 77th commanding officer during an official ceremony held in Boston on January 21.

Society

Society Kenya

31. January 2022

This Country Plans to Put an End to Gender-Based Violence

For the first time in its history, Kenya vows to promote gender equality and halt gender-based violence with concrete measures that will benefit women and girls alike.

Society

Society USA

15. January 2022

Making History: The First Black Woman to be Featured on a US Quarter Coin

The first US quarter to ever feature a black woman has officially went into circulation this past Monday: the coin honors Maya Angelou — with arms outstretched, a rising sun, and a flying bird behind her — for her extensive work in poetry and activism.

Society

Society Pakistan

14. January 2022

Gender Equality Win: First Woman Supreme Court Justice Appointed Here

The first female supreme court justice in the history of Pakistan has officially been nominated - and the move has been largely celebrated!

Society

Society KSA

14. December 2021

Conservative Nation Launches Its First-Ever Women’s Football League

The first women’s football league has officially been launched in Saudi Arabia, marking a major turn in the history of negative views toward women in sports.

Society

Society UAE

1. December 2021

Civil Marriage Is Now Allowed in This Muslim Country

In an effort to maintain its edge as a foreign investment, tourism, and long-term residency hub, Abu Dhabi will now allow non-Muslims to be married, divorced, and entitled to joint child custody under civil law.