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Animals Spain

5. July 2021

Shooting This Threatened Bird Is Now Illegal

Spain has agreed to ban the shooting of the turtle dove for a year, helping to spare about a million of the migrating birds and boost the population of the winged animal.

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Animals UK

3. July 2021

No Zoos, No Safaris: Elephants Can Roam Free Here

Among the measures proposed to protect animals across the United Kingdom, one prevents zoos and safaris from having elephants in captivity, a decision hailed as a victory from animal conservationists.

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Animals USA

24. June 2021

Endangered Wolf Makes a Long-Awaited Comeback

Following Colorado’s decision and mission to reintroduce gray wolves on its territory, two adult individuals and their offsprings were spotted for the first time in eight decades in the American state, a great news for the survival of this endangered species.

Society

Society United Kingdom

7. February 2021

You Can Now Read Holocaust Testimonies Online – and in English

The Wiener Holocaust Library in London, United Kingdom, announced that hundreds of testimonies from Holocaust survivors have been digitalized, made available online and, for the first time, translated in English.

Society

Society USA

4. February 2021

We’re Nearing the End of Nuclear Weapons, Thanks to a Landmark Treaty

A treaty banning the use of nuclear weapons has now become part of international law, and represents an encouraging commitment towards international disarmament, a priority of the United Nations.

Society

Society Philippines

3. February 2021

New Law Will Raise the Age of Sexual Consent – and Better Protect Children

The Filipino government is taking the appropriate steps to raise the age of consent in the Philippines from 12 to 16, in a drive to protect children and deter sexual predators.

Animals

Animals Australia

27. January 2021

Endangered Possum Born in Captivity

The Mahogany Glider joey, an Australian possum, is the first of its kind to be born in captivity in two years, giving hope for the survival of the endangered species.

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Animals USA

25. January 2021

This Bird Flies Away from Endangered Species List

After 35 years of concerted efforts to protect and restore its habitat, the interior least tern, a bird from the Midwestern part of the United States, is now off the endangered species list.

Environment

Environment Canada

2. January 2021

This Initiative Is Good for the People (and for Polar Bears)

In November, Northern Quebec announced its latest protected area in the Hudson Bay’s Ottawa Islands – in line with Canada’s vow to the United Nations to protect 30% of its land and water by 2030.

Health

Health USA

3. December 2020

Use This Ring When Making Love – It Will Protect You Against AIDS

An American non-profit organization has developed a vaginal ring that prevents women from contracting HIV, bringing them newfound hope to actively better protect themselves against the virus in the future.