Rights
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Environment
Environment USAMore 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.
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Society
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Society
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Society
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Health
Health USAHow Poor Countries Could Save Billions by Preventing Unwanted Pregnancies
Research scientists say that ensuring contraception is available to all women in low-income and middle-income countries could help prevent unwanted pregnancies - and save sixteen billion dollars a year in maternal and newborn care.
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Society
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Society
Society Saudi Arabia“We Now Have a Voice,” Say Saudi Women Drivers
Two years ago, Saudi Arabia lifted the ban that prevented women from driving. Ever since, the country has been working on further improving women’s rights, including allowing them to travel abroad without consent from a male guardian.
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Society
Society USAHighest Court in USA Gives More Workplace Protection to LGBT+ Community
A decision ruled by the U.S. Supreme Court that the LGBT+ community are legally protected from discrimination is likely to bring on some massive changes, say experts, such as ending a ban on trans soldiers serving in the military.
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Society
Society USAWant to Get Married in Pennsylvania? You Need to Be at Least 18 Years Old!
Pennsylvania has officially become the third U.S. state after Delaware and New Jersey to entirely ban child marriage, with Governor Tom Wolf signing the new law that sets 18 as the minimum legal age to get married.