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

2 months ago2 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

3 months ago3 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,…