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Kupyansk, Ukraine, liberated from Russian occupation in September 2022, marking a significant conflict milestone. Despite evacuation orders in March 2023, the city's resilience and rebuilding continue to inspire hope.
READ MORE29 Aug
The Indonesian Omnibus Bill, aimed at simplifying business license applications, has been deemed unconstitutional, reducing labor rights, weakening legal protections, and affecting workers, with concerns over Indigenous rights and environmental impact.
READ MORE29 Aug
The Cambodian People's Party (CPP) is cracking down on opposition, with the Candlelight Party banned for failing to submit registration. Human rights watchdogs condemn this, threatening the 2023 elections.
READ MORE29 Aug
Papua New Guinea abolished the death penalty in 2022, citing its ineffectiveness and Christian values. The decision marks the end of capital punishment in the Oceania region, with Togo remaining a de facto abolitionist state.
READ MORE29 Aug
In October 2022, a football match in Malang, Indonesia, led to a riot and stampede resulting in 125 deaths, highlighting police violence and impunity in the country, and urging for reform.
READ MORE21 Aug
On August 14, 2023, a judge in Montana District Court pronounced a landmark decision affirming the constitutional right to safe climate, in a lawsuit Held v. Montana.
READ MORE25 Jul
Mozambique's government is addressing gender-based violence in Cabo Delgado Province, focusing on gender-sensitive services and post-conflict integration to ensure a more inclusive society.
READ MORE20 Feb
Two devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February 2023 left tens of thousands injured. Despite international aid, the disaster continues to worsen, particularly for women and girls, highlighting the need for better societal integration.
READ MORE14 Jul
Turkey has a long history of granting women political and social rights, but recent economic and political shifts have led to increased violence and attacks on women's rights. The We Will Stop Femicide Platform is currently in trial.
READ MORE16 Jun
The fight for women's empowerment and gender equality depends on the form of government women encounter in their countries. Despite structural flaws, the United States remains democratic, but political pressure can weaken institutions and lead to power abuse.
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