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Uruguay Has Become The First Country In Latin America To Legalize Euthanasia
The law makes Uruguay the first country in Latin America, which is majority Catholic, to legalize euthanasia through law instead of supreme court rulings.
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Denmark Has Formally Apologized To Women And Girls In Greenland For Forcibly Inserting Birth Control Devices Into Their Bodies Without Their Consent
On Aug. 27, Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen finally issued a public apology, calling the practice “systematic discrimination” and promising compensation for the women affected.
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Why Is The ICJ's Climate Ruling Such A Big Deal? With PISFCC's Director Vishal Prasad
The International Court of Justice delivered a landmark ruling finding that climate change is an “existential threat” and that countries have a legal responsibility to protect the environment and cut their emissions.
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This Young Woman Founded Somaliland's First All-Girls Basketball Team, Smashing The Taboo
In Somaliland, women's roles are limited and society often sees women’s participation in sports as taboo.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In June 2025
Here’s what happened around the world in June 2025.
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In A Landmark Ruling, A Court In India Has Ruled That Trans Women Are Legally Women
The case was brought after a trans woman filed a case agains her in-laws and husband fro harassing her.
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Norway Has Passed A “Only Yes Means Yes” Law That Defines Rape As Sex Without Consent
Any sex without clear and explicit consent is legally considered rape in Norway, even if there was no violence or physical force.
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Poland Has Abolished Its Last “LGBTQ-Free Zone”
On April 24, Łańcut voted to revoke its “LGBTQ-free zone”, making all of Poland now a LGBTQ-friendly zone.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In April 2025
Here’s what happened around the world in April 2025.
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Namibia’s First Woman President Has Made All Public Universities Free For Students Starting From 2026
The decision will cover two public universities and all seven government-run training centers in the country.
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In A Rare Move, K-Pop Idol Bain From Boy Band JUST B Publicly Came Out As Gay During A Concert
Bain said he didn’t come out to make an impact on the K-pop industry and had simply wanted to share his true self and be authentic with his fans.
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The ICC Has Arrested Former Philippine President For Alleged Crimes Against Humanity Linked His “War On Drugs" Campaign
Human rights groups in the country estimate Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs campaign killed nearly 30,000 people.