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Society Switzerland

22. October 2021

Same-Sex Marriage is Now Legal Here

Switzerland has officially become the 30th country in the world to allow same-sex marriage - and the first marriage will take place in July 2022!

Society

Society South Africa

12. October 2021

Four Brave Women Fight Against Oppressive Marriage Laws – and Win

Oppressive marital laws in South Africa have changed for the better thanks to four courageous women, granting around 400,000 elderly black women access to matrimonial property after decades of inequality.

Society

Society USA

9. October 2021

From 4% to 94%: a Big “Yes!” to Interracial Marriage

The United States are seeing the biggest approval ever of interracial marriages, from citizens of all generations and all regions of the country.

Society

Society Mexico

21. September 2021

Women in Politics: This Country Is All About Gender Parity!

Mexican women made a giant leap forward since the country became the very first to enshrine in its constitution gender parity in all political races, and the most recent governors’ election has proven to help women shatter political glass ceilings.

Society

Society Germany

4. August 2021

Europe Improves Transport for Everyone

Germany is the latest European country to join the fight for greener, cleaner and more inclusive transport, considerate of people of all genders and including those with disabilities or who can’t afford cars.

Society

Society Chile

29. July 2021

Men and Women Have an “Equal Voice” for This New Constitution

In the wake of 2019’s protests that challenged inequality, Chile’s new constitutional assembly will draft the world’s first constitution written by an equal number of men and women, leading the fight for equality.

Society

Society USA

9. July 2021

From $0.04 to $7.25: These Disabled Workers Will Finally Earn a Fair Wage

Some 26,000 people who live in Hawaii, United States, achieved a victory since it is no longer legal to pay disabled people less than the minimum wage.

Health

Health Switzerland

5. June 2021

No More Discriminating Nicknames for Coronavirus

The World Health Organization has decided to identify Corona variants with Greek letters instead of the country where they were first discovered not only to simplify discussions, but to get rid of the stigma around the names.

Society

Society France

20. January 2021

All Three Nominees for a Human Rights Reward Advocate for Women’s Rights

The Václav Havel Human Rights Prize rewards outstanding civil society action in the defense of human rights, and all three nominees shortlisted for the 2020 Prize promote women’s rights or gender equality.

Society

Society Russia

9. January 2021

Finally, This Famous Metro Hires Women Drivers

For the first time in its history, the famous Moscow metro now hires female drivers since the profession is no longer deemed harmful to women’s health.