Women
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SocietySociety Indonesia
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.
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SocietySociety South Africa
Victims of Gender-Based Violence Will Now Be Better Protected
By signing three gender-based violence (GBV) bills into law, South Africa is boosting its protection of women and children, offering survivors a greater chance to receive justice, and changing the narrative when it comes to abusive behavior.
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SocietySociety USA
Women Rise up to Help Boost Black-Owned Businesses
The concept of community acquired its real meaning in COVID times across the United States, and particularly in Brooklyn, where Black-owned businesses managed to stay afloat and are now booming, mainly due to concerted efforts from Black women.
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HealthHealth United Kingdom
Health Inequality No More: This App Lowers Baby Loss Risk Among Minorities
A newly-developed pregnancy screening tool has helped reduce baby loss among black, Asian, and ethnic minority women three-fold — bringing the risk down to the same level as their white women counterparts.
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SocietySociety USA
Harassment in the Workplace Will No Longer Be “Tolerated”
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, a bill designed to eliminate forced arbitration agreements in the workplace has been approved by the United States Senate, thus granting a voice to sexual assault and harassment survivors, and holding perpetrators accountable.
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SocietySociety United Kingdom
There Are More Women and Ethnic Minority Police Officers Here Than Ever Before!
The United Kingdom is more than halfway to meeting its target of adding 20,000 additional police officers to the service by 2023, and an increasing number of women and minorities are hearing the call to serve and protect civilians in England and Wales.
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SocietySociety USA
The Impossible Becomes Possible: Gender-Driven Pay Gap in Soccer Has Been Bridged!
A historic settlement has taken place in the United States, bridging the pay gap between the men’s and women’s national soccer teams while inspiring other sports players to also obtain fair and equal pay regardless of gender.
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Society