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Society Nigeria

25. October 2023

Millions More Girls Are Getting Access to Education Here

Nigeria is expanding its education program to reach over eight and a half million girls. “A larger number of vulnerable girls will be reached in 18 states providing digital skills, a more conducive learning environment, and life skills, towards seeing over 8.6 million girls completing their…

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Society Pakistan

5. October 2023

Within Two Decades, Twice as Many Kids Are Attending School Here!

Over the last 20 years, the province of Punjab in Pakistan deployed considerable effort to increase the number of children attending school, and today, 26 million kids have access to primary education, including an impressive growth among girls.

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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.

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Society Japan

21. July 2023

New Laws Against Sexual Harassment and Violence Here

Japan recently passed laws that broadened the definition of rape and raised the age of consent.

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Society Kenya

13. July 2023

More Education Means (Much) Less Teenage Pregnancies Here

Teenage pregnancies have decreased drastically since 2018 in Kenya, a new report shows.

Health

Health United Kingdom

11. July 2023

Fewer Deaths, More Survivors of Breast Cancer

A recent study that spans a decade reveals that women facing breast cancer in England, United Kingdom, have much better chances of survival since a decade ago than in the 1990s.

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Society Saudi Arabia

26. May 2023

Making History: First Arab Female Astronaut in Space

The first female Arab astronaut to go to space has made it to the International Space Station.

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Society Malawi

22. May 2023

Clean Water for the People, and the Economy

Malawi now has an extended water distribution network, thus improving the health and well-being of citizens and contributing to the economic development of individuals, especially women.

Health

Health The World

21. May 2023

Moms, Rest Assured You Can Give Birth Safely

A recent study shows that when a series of precise steps are followed, it can significantly reduce deaths from childbirth-related bleeding, reassuring millions of mothers worldwide knowing they can safely bring life into this world.

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Society Ethiopia

20. May 2023

Girls Here Are Empowered (and Their Health Improved!)

For the last 20 years, a community programme implanted in Ethiopia has not only improved the health of young girls but empowered them to achieve their goals, pursue their education, and boost their autonomy and decision-making.