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This Aboriginal Lawyer Has Become Australia’s First Indigenous Woman Supreme Court Judge
Louise Taylor, an Indigenous Kamilaroi woman, was appointed to the supreme court of the Australian Capital Territory.
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Ghana Is Abolishing The Death Penalty, Becoming The 29th African Country To Do So
Ghana is now the 29th African country to abolish the death penalty.
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The Netherlands Has Passed A “Only Yes Means Yes” Law Clearly Defining Rape As Sex Without Consent
Previously, the law required proof that there was violence, threats or coercion in order for it to count as rape.
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In A Historic Moment, Same-Sex Marriage Is Now Legal In Nepal
Nepal has now become the world’s first least developed country to achieve marriage equality.
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In A Step For Women’s Rights, Abortions Are Now Allowed In Malta When A Woman’s Life Is In Danger
Abortion had been illegal in Malta under all circumstances.
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Japan Has Started A Trial To Allow Women To Buy The Morning-After Pill Without A Doctor’s Approval
The morning-after pill will be available over the counter at pharmacies until March 2024 as part of the trial.
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Estonia Has Legalized Same-Sex Marriage And Adoption In A Win For LGBTQ Rights
The new law will take effect on Jan. 1, 2024
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Australia Will Finally Hold A Referendum On Recognizing Indigenous People
Australia’s constitution does not include any mention of Indigenous Australians, who have occupied the country for at least 65,000 years.
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Japan Has Finally Raised The Age Of Sexual Consent From 13 To 16
Previously, Japan had the lowest age of consent among developed countries.
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Iceland Has Officially Banned LGBTQ Conversion Therapy
The law was passed unanimously by Iceland’s parliament.
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France Has Banned Short Domestic Flights To Cut Emissions
The new law, enacted last month, bans domestic short-haul flights that can be replaced by train rides that are less than 2.5 hours long.
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In A Rare Win In Hong Kong, A Court Overturned This Journalist’s Conviction For Doing Her Job
Bao Choy was found guilty of “making false statements” to access a public database for a piece critical of Hong Kong police.