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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 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 Bangladesh

19. September 2021

Women Can Be Leaders Too, Says This Gender Equality Program

The Gender Equality and Returns program is paving the way for women to assume leadership roles in Bangladesh, educating and helping them to pursue a fairer, more just workplace.

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Society Zimbabwe

30. August 2020

You Can Stay in School and Learn, Zimbabwe Tells Pregnant Girls (Before They Were Expelled!)

In Zimbabwe, it is now illegal to expel pupils for being pregnant. By making the previous guidelines into a law, the government helps tackle gender inequalities and prevent girls from dropping out of school.