Protection
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Animals
Animals BelgiumAnother Country Waves Goodbye to Fur Farms
Following decades of concerted efforts from animal protection groups, Belgium has officially closed all 17 remaining fur farms a full year ahead of schedule, thus putting an end to the cruel practice and sparing the lives of thousands of minks.
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Animals
Animals IrelandThese Sharks’ Lives Are About to Get a Lot More Peaceful
Irish authorities are going forward with the protection of the basking shark, the second biggest fish in the world, through the establishment of a collaborative Code of Conduct for the eco-tourism and wildlife-watching industry to abide by.
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Society
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Environment
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Society
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Society
Society BelgiumA Four-Day Week for the Same Pay? This Country’s Making It Happen
Thanks to a labor reform package, Belgium workers just gained stronger legal protections, including the right to choose a four-day week, a step in the right direction for a healthier balance between work life and personal life.
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Animals
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Environment
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Society
Society KuwaitMiddle 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.
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Health
Health USAFor the First Time, COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Surpasses Demand
COVAX, the global vaccine distribution initiative, has, for the first time in the history of the program, a larger supply of the Covid-19 vaccination than it has demand - marking great news on the progress of controlling the pandemic.