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This Saudi Woman Scientist Has Made History As The First Arab Woman To Go To Space
34-year-old Rayyanah Barnawi, a biomedical scientist will focus on studying stem cells and breast cancer during the mission.
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Chile Has Passed A New Law Protecting The Children Of Women Murdered Due To Their Gender
The law seeks to help children “left with nothing but a murdered mother and an imprisoned father”.
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In A First For Asia, Taiwan Will Now Allow Same-Sex Couples To Adopt Non-Biological Children
Previously, same-sex couples could only adopt children who are biologically related to one parent.
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Portugal Will Now Allow Euthanasia For People With Terminal Illnesses And In Extreme Suffering
Under the new law, people over 18 can request assistance in dying if they suffering from “lasting” and “unbearable” pain.
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Germany Has Proposed A Bill That Would Make It Easier For People To Legally Change Their Gender
If passed, the bill will allow people to choose their legal gender through a simple declaration at the registry offices.
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Serbia’s President Said The Country Will Be “Disarmed” After Two Mass Shootings In Less Than Two Days
The announcement comes after two consecutive mass shootings left a total of 19 people dead and 21 injured.
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Japan Has Finally Approved The Abortion Pill
Surgical abortions up to 22 weeks of a pregnancy are legal in Japan but have always required partner consent.
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Pope Francis Has Made It So That Women Can Vote At A Major Meeting Of The Bishops For The First Time
Until now, women could only attend as observers.
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New Zealand Now Has A Gender Equal Cabinet For The First Time Ever
The cabinet now consists of 10 men and 10 women and has a record number of six ministers who are of Māori descent.
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After These Pacific Islands Students’ Work, The UN Asked The World’s Top Court To Examine Climate Change
The resolution was spearheaded by the Pacific Island of Vanuatu, after a group of students across the Pacific Islands launched a campaign.
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Humza Yousaf Has Become Scotland’s First Muslim And Person Of Color Leader
Humza Yousaf is the son of first generation Pakistani immigrants.
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11 Women’s Rights Wins To Celebrate This International Women’s Day
Change is possible when we stand up for equality. Happy International Women’s Day!