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Latvian Lawmakers Have Voted To Withdraw From An International Treaty Protecting Women From Violence, Causing Outrage

The results was met with mass opposition from women’s rights groups and Latvians, with more than 22,000 people signing a petition not to leave the treaty.

Climate

18 Places Around The World That Flooded In August 2024

Here are some of the places around the world that were experiencing wildfire this month.

Impact

12 Of The Best LGBTQ Stories Of 2023

Here’s to more LGBTQ wins in 2024.

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The First Gay President Of Latvia Gave An Powerful Speech For Young People After Being Sworn In

“From this podium, I invite you not to be afraid to dream and sometimes to break the ’glass ceiling,” Edgars Rinkēvičs said.

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In A First In Europe, Latvia’s Government Has Elected Its First Openly Gay President

“I proudly announce I am gay… Good luck all of you…”, Edgars Rinkēvičs wrote in his coming out tweet in 2014.