Featured
11 Human Rights Wins To Celebrate In 2021
Here are 11 human rights wins to celebrate in 2021
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Activism
Thousands Of Women Across Latin America Held Mass Protests For The Right To Safe And Legal Abortions
On International Safe Abortion Day on Sep. 28, thousands of women across Latin America took to the streets in mass protests to demand the right to safe and legal abortions.
Featured
Mexico’s Supreme Court Has Voted Unanimously To Legalize Abortion In The Majority Catholic Country
In a major victory for women’s rights, Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that criminalizing abortion is unconstitutional.
Activism
Indigenous People Around The World Marked World Indigenous Day With Protests And Celebrations
Indigenous people from around the world marked the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on Monday Aug. 9 through celebrations and protests.
Climate
A Gas Leak In The Gulf Of Mexico Caused a Huge “Eye Of Fire” On The Ocean That Burned For Five Hours
An underwater gas leak ignited a swirling fire in the Gulf of Mexico, which lasted for more than five hours.
Climate
A Massive Sinkhole In Mexico Has Devoured A House And Trapped Two Dogs And It’s Still Growing
A gigantic sinkhole in central Mexico has grown so big that it has swallowed up a house and trapped two dogs.
Activism
More Than 100 LGBTQ Candidates Ran In Mexico’s Midterm Election, A New Record For Representation
More than 100 LGBTQ candidates ran in Mexico’s midterm election on Sunday Jun. 6, setting a new record in the country’s history.
world
A Metro Overpass Collapsed In Mexico While A Train Was Driving Over And 24 People Are Dead
At least 24 people, including children, are dead and dozens injured after a Mexico City Metro overpass collapsed while a train was driving over it on Monday night.
world
Mexico Has Passed A Bill That Would Legalize Marijuana For Recreational Use Nationwide
Lawmakers in Mexico passed the bill on Wednesday Mar. 10 that would legalize recreational marijuana.
Women
Women In Mexico Are Protesting After Police Opened Fire On People Protesting A Woman’s Murder
Police in Cancún, Mexico, have caused outrage after they opened fire during a protest women held against femicide on Monday evening, sparking further protests against police brutality as well as gender-violence in the following days.