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Society Saudi Arabia

2. July 2021

These Arab Women Fought for Independence – and They Finally Have It!

Women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia won an important battle since the authorities introduced a legal amendment that allows them to live independently and without the consent of a male guardian.

Health

Health Switzerland

5. June 2021

No More Discriminating Nicknames for Coronavirus

The World Health Organization has decided to identify Corona variants with Greek letters instead of the country where they were first discovered not only to simplify discussions, but to get rid of the stigma around the names.

Society

Society Lebanon

27. March 2021

The Fight Against Harassment Grows Ever Stronger

Lebanon finally joins the fight against sexual harassment with the passing of a law that better defines harassment in all its forms, thus protecting victims and paving the way to important changes in its society.

Society

Society Thailand

7. March 2021

Migrant Garment Workers Finally Receive Every Penny They Earned

When it was revealed that garment workers in Thailand were illegally underpaid to make products for major brands, one of those big names agreed to give the employees the outstanding amount they were owed in wages.

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.

Society

Society Egypt

28. January 2021

More Women Than Ever Elected to This Country’s Parliament

Once ranked low on the global gender equality scale, Egypt makes a considerable leap by electing 89 women as members of the upcoming parliament, the highest number in the country’s history.

Society

Society Denmark

22. January 2021

Sex Without Consent is Rape, Decides Denmark

Denmark will soon become the 12th country in Europe to finally recognize that sex without consent is rape, a huge step for Danish women, their rights and their protection.

Society

Society Dominic Republic

21. January 2021

This Country Has Officially Banned Child Marriage

The Dominican Republic is the latest country to ban child marriage. As of 2021, the minimum age for girls to get married is 18, and no longer 15 years old.

Society

Society USA

4. January 2021

This Organisation Helps Birdwatchers of Color

Following a racist incident involving an avid birder in the United States, an initiative aimed at shedding light on the equality issues black conservationists face kicked off on social media this summer - and it has gained a ton of success!

Environment

Environment USA

7. November 2020

More and More Countries Stand up to Protect Nature’s Rights

In the last dozen of years, rights of nature laws have seen a substantial boost. In at least 14 countries, rivers and ecosystems have won the legal right to exist and flourish, as residents are allowed to sue over harm on behalf of lakes and reefs.