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Society USA

18. November 2021

Dolphins Don’t Belong in Small Tanks (and Online Travel Giants Are Doing Something About It!)

Expedia is the latest of many companies to stop selling tickets to “swim with dolphins” performances: the travel brand’s updated policy comes after five years of pressure from PETA and supporters, who urged the travel company to reject cruel wildlife practices.

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Society India

9. November 2021

These Retail Staff Can Finally “Sit Down” At Work

The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has passed a law granting retail staff the “right to sit” and thus improving the conditions of the workers mainly comprised of women.

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Society Afghanistan

3. November 2021

“Secret” Classes Going Strong for Afghani Women

Across Afghanistan, young women determined to continue studying are taking online lessons to pursue their education, thanks to organizations that offer encrypted virtual classrooms.

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Society Australia

24. October 2021

Big Win for Native Peoples: “This Land Is Ours Again!”

Four national parks in Queensland, Australia, including the world's oldest living rainforest, have been returned to the native Eastern Kuku Yalanji peoples following many years of battling for their rights.

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Society Iran

22. October 2021

Women Push Capital City to Loosen This Conservative Law

Women in Tehran, Iran will no longer be detained for failing to follow the Islamic dress code. The push from younger, less-conservative women gave way to the loosening of the law, originally in place since 1979.

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Society Switzerland

22. October 2021

Same-Sex Marriage is Now Legal Here

Switzerland has officially become the 30th country in the world to allow same-sex marriage - and the first marriage will take place in July 2022!

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Society Philippines

13. October 2021

Age of Consent to Be Raised – to Better Protect Children

In the Philippines, a bill raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16 years old has been passed, a decision hailed as historic by child rights advocates since it will better protect children against sexual crimes.

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Society South Africa

12. October 2021

Four Brave Women Fight Against Oppressive Marriage Laws – and Win

Oppressive marital laws in South Africa have changed for the better thanks to four courageous women, granting around 400,000 elderly black women access to matrimonial property after decades of inequality.

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Society Germany

7. October 2021

Better Late Than Never: Disabled People Can Vote Finally

Following decades of efforts from activists and NGOs, 85,000+ disabled German adults now have the right to cast their vote in elections.

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Society France

5. October 2021

If You’re Under 25, Birth Control Is Free Here

Free birth control and contraception-related medical visits in France will soon be extended to all women under the age of 25 - giving ladies 7 additional years of free protection!