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Animals Nigeria

23. November 2025

Wildlife Traffickers Now Targeted with Tough Penalties

Nigeria has passed one of West Africa’s strongest wildlife protection laws, introducing prison sentences of up to 10 years and multimillion-naira fines for trafficking ivory, pangolin scales and other endangered species products.

Society

Society Czech Republic

21. November 2025

Big Measures Taken to Protect Millions of Children

The Czech Republic has taken a landmark step for children’s rights by entirely banning all corporal punishment from January 2026, setting a clear legal standard that protects nearly two million children from violence.

Environment

A Malabar gliding frog (Rhacophorus malabaricus)

Environment The World

20. November 2025

Less and Less Species Are Facing Extinction

A long-term study from the University of Arizona has revealed that extinction rates among plants and animals have declined over the past century — challenging the assumption that the planet is currently experiencing an accelerating mass extinction.

Animals

Protest March Against Use of Fur, Animal Cruelty

Animals Poland

12. November 2025

Historic Ban Ends Fur Farming by 2033

In Poland, a new law will phase out fur farming by 2033, ending the killing of around 3 million animals each year and offering payouts for farms that close early.

Society

Society Kazakhstan

7. November 2025

A Win for Women’s Rights: Forced Marriages Are Coming to an End

In a major step toward gender equality, lawmakers and activists in Kazakhstan are moving to outlaw bride kidnapping — a long-standing custom that has devastated countless women’s lives and families.

Environment

Environment Spain

5. November 2025

Spain Expands Ocean Protection with Six New Marine Reserves

Spain has declared six new marine protected areas, safeguarding 17,000 km² of ocean and bringing total marine protection to 22.45% — a major advance toward its goal of protecting 25% of national waters by the end of 2025.

Society

Society Burkina Faso

3. November 2025

Marriage Equality for All: Legal Age Raised to 18

A landmark reform in Burkina Faso has set the legal age of marriage at 18 for both girls and boys, ending a long-standing gender gap and advancing child protection.

Health

Health Nigeria

26. October 2025

Protecting 106 Million Children in Historic Vaccine Campaign

Nigeria has launched one of the largest vaccination campaigns in its history, aiming to protect 106 million children against measles, rubella and polio.

Environment

Environment Suriname

24. October 2025

Historic Pledge to Protect 90% of Tropical Forests

A groundbreaking commitment from Suriname promises lasting protection for 90% of its tropical forests, setting one of the most ambitious global conservation benchmarks yet.

Animals

Animals Marshall Islands

20. October 2025

Rats Gone, Seabirds Back in Thriving Islands

In the Marshall Islands, two remote Pacific islands — Bikar Atoll and Jemo Islet — have been restored to thriving natural sanctuaries after a year-long rat eradication program.