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Society ChinaOverpopulated Country Sees First Slowdown in Birth Rate
China, the world’s most populous country, is experiencing a slowdown in births, a first since the 1960s, and according to predictions, the Asian nation is expected to see its population decline over the next decades to be half what is it today in 2100.
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Society AustraliaLet’s Talk About Period Poverty, World Leaders Decide
Later this year, Brisbane, Australia, will host the very first forum on period poverty where the world’s leaders will come together to determine the next step that needs to be taken to tackle the issue that affects millions of people around the world.
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Health SpainPainful Period? This Country Wants to Give You Time Off to Rest
Through its reproductive health reform, Spain has a three-to-five-day leave per month in mind for painful periods, and such a law would become Europe’s first legal entitlement recognizing women’s monthly bleeding as a potentially incapacitating condition.
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Society IndonesiaHistoric 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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Society South AfricaVictims 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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Society USAWomen 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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Health United KingdomHealth 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.