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Historic Milestone: MPs Break Barriers by Decriminalizing Abortion in England and Wales, Advancing Women’s Rights

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago03 mins

Image Credit: sborisov/123rf.com British lawmakers have voted to decriminalize abortion, a landmark decision that eliminates the threat of prosecution for women terminating pregnancies outside legal parameters. The amendment to the government’s crime and policing bill, passed with 379 votes in favor and 137 against, marks the most significant change to reproductive rights in England and…

Landmark Court Decision: Italy Grants Legal Rights to Same-Sex Mothers, Paving the Way for Equality

2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Image Credit: wosunan/123rf.com In a significant ruling, Italy’s Constitutional Court has declared that both women in a same-sex couple who conceive a child abroad through medically assisted reproduction (MAR) must be legally recognized as parents. This decision aligns Italy with several other European nations that have established rights for same-sex couples and marks a crucial…

Ecuador Makes History: Coastal Ecosystems Granted Legal Rights for the First Time!

5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Image Credit: shantimedia/123rf.com Ecuador has made a significant advancement in environmental protection by granting legal rights to its coastal marine ecosystems. The recent ruling by the Constitutional Court ensures that these marine environments are recognized for their “integral respect for their existence and for the maintenance and regeneration of their life cycles, structure, functions, and…

Corporate America Stands Firm: Defying Backlash to Champion LGBTQ+ Rights

6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Image Credit: gorgev/123rf.com A recent report from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) reveals that, despite a growing conservative backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, many U.S. companies are reaffirming their commitment to LGBTQ+ equality in the workplace. The 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), covering 1,449 companies, assesses policies, benefits, and practices affecting lesbian,…