Legislation
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Animals
Animals Panama
It 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 Gabon
Win-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
Society South Africa
Victims 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.
- Environment
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Animals
Animals United Kingdom
These Invertebrates Will Be Better Protected
By recognizing invertebrate animals like lobsters, crabs, and octopi as sentient beings - or beings with consciousness - the government of the United Kingdom is taking a step in the right direction towards better protecting these species.
- Animals
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Animals
Animals USA
Good News: Endangered Tiny Fish Escapes Extinction
Under the protection of the Endangered Species Act and countless conservation efforts, a tiny fish has been able to avoid extinction, proving the relevance of the American piece of legislation to protect imperiled species after decades of controversy around its usefulness.
- Society