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Society EuropeEurope’s Mission to Be “the First Continent in the World to End Violence Against Women”
For the first time in its history, the European Union has voted in favor of laws combating violence against women and domestic violence, calling for prioritizing the safety and well-being of victims and making sexual and reproductive health services more accessible.
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Animals
Animals PanamaIt Is a Sea Turtle’s Legal Right to Be Protected from People and Pollution Here
Panama took a refreshing stance by signing into law the sea turtles’ legal rights to live in a healthy environment, setting an example for other countries that wish to impose measures in order to protect species under threat.
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Animals
Animals GabonWin-Win: Rainforest Gains Protection, and Endangered Elephant Steers Away from Extinction
Through pro-environment legislation, Gabon managed to save its equatorial rainforest and by the same token, revitalize its endangered elephant population which grew by a third over the last decade.
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Society South AfricaVictims of Gender-Based Violence Will Now Be Better Protected
By signing three gender-based violence (GBV) bills into law, South Africa is boosting its protection of women and children, offering survivors a greater chance to receive justice, and changing the narrative when it comes to abusive behavior.
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