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Society USA

17. November 2023

Less Deadly Crimes and a More Efficient Way to Count Them

According to the newly released annual report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), there has been a decline in assaults and murders across the United States in 2022.

Society

Society Kashmir

19. October 2023

Corporal Punishment in Schools Is Officially Banned Here

The well-being and mental health of school children are put to the forefront in Kashmir, where corporal punishment and other forms of child abuse in educational institutions have been banned, with strict measures imposed on anyone who doesn’t respect the law.

Society

Society The Netherlands

27. July 2023

Major Law Amendment: Sex Without Consent Is Officially Rape

The Netherlands is amending its constitution by introducing a consent-based definition of rape, a historic victory for survivors of sexual assault and activists alike to better protect victims.

Society

Society The World

9. June 2023

Crime Rates Drop Nearly Everywhere, for a Safer World

In most countries, crime reduction measures have been successfully put in place, and numbers in the last decade show that the world is getting safer thanks to political will.

Society

Society Uzbekistan

4. May 2023

Domestic Violence: Unanimous Win for Women and Children

Uzbekistan unanimously approved legislation that criminalizes domestic violence, ultimately providing women and children with greater legal protections.

Society

Society Brazil

20. April 2023

Homicide Rates Reach Historical Low Here

In 2022, the number of homicides in Brazil reached the lowest rate since data collection began back in 2007.

Animals

Animals Spain

11. April 2023

Treat Your Pets with Respect: It’s the Law

As of now, mistreating domestic animals is punishable by law in Spain as the government reformed its penal code to align with the sensitivity of the population which wants to see animals better protected.

Society

Society Cuba

15. February 2023

Kids Are Now in Safer Hands Here

Kids and teens are now safer across Cuba thanks to a historic new legislation that effectively bans corporal punishment, thus protecting children from violence within families, and prohibits child marriages.

Society

Society Canada

22. June 2022

Stronger Measures Against Firearms Take Off

As gun violence is globally increasing, Canada is moving forward with new measures as part of a gun-control package designed to better regulate the circulation of firearms, thus reducing the occurrences of tragedies within its territory.

Society

Society Indonesia

23. April 2022

Historic 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.