Protection
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Animals
Animals USAProtective Measures Get “Seal” of Approval!
New preventive measures have been put in place in Alaska, the United States, along the coastline of the Bering Sea to save seal populations from commercial activity, in the hopes that it will help the marine species already dealing with the aftermath of the Arctic sea…
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Health
Health GhanaFirst-Ever Malaria Vaccine Is Protecting a Million Children – and Counting!
Over a million children in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi have received at least one dose of the world’s first malaria vaccine — thanks to a program that was first launched in 2019 and coordinated by the World Health Organization.
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Society
Society IndonesiaHistoric Win: Women Gain More Rights Against Sexual Violence
After six long years of deliberation, Indonesia passed a bill tackling sexual violence, to help victims of sexual assault build strong cases and secure convictions - a long-awaited decision hailed as a step in the right direction by human rights organizations.
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Environment
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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.