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Over 4,000 illegal weapons turned in voluntarily will be destroyed in Ghana this July, marking a major win for community safety and public trust. The nationwide amnesty shows citizens choosing peace over arms.
Ghana is giving people two more weeks to turn in illegal guns without facing arrest, after thousands responded to the safety initiative. The extension runs through January 30, offering a final chance before enforcement begins.
Thailand just ended a controversial tradition of awarding firearms to local officials after public backlash sparked sweeping gun control reforms. The changes include suspending new gun permits and creating stricter tracking laws within 60 days.
Venezuela's new acting president announced a sweeping amnesty bill that could free hundreds of political prisoners, including journalists and human rights activists. The move also includes shutting down a notorious Caracas prison known for torture and transforming it into a community center.
Venezuela's lawmakers are working to pass a historic amnesty bill that could free hundreds of political prisoners and end nearly three decades of state repression. After postponing Thursday's vote to resolve implementation details, the National Assembly will reconvene next week to complete the landmark legislation.
Lebanon just passed a historic amnesty law that will reduce sentences and release people held without trial for over a decade. The move aims to ease severe prison overcrowding and marks a turning point for criminal justice reform in the Middle East.
While most of Europe tightens immigration controls, Spain is opening its doors wider with a historic amnesty that could legalize half a million undocumented workers. The country is betting that welcoming immigrants will fuel its booming economy.
Seventeen political prisoners walked free from a Venezuelan detention center on Saturday, reuniting with families who've camped outside for weeks. While 33 prisoners remain, the country's National Assembly is now debating an amnesty law that could free hundreds more.
More than 1,500 political prisoners in Venezuela have requested amnesty under a new law signed just days ago, with 80 already released. Families who waited outside detention centers for weeks are finally seeing their loved ones come home.
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved a groundbreaking amnesty law that could free political prisoners and lift bans on opposition leaders. After years of political tension, both government and opposition members voted together for reconciliation.
Virginia just enacted one of the nation's most comprehensive gun safety packages after years of grassroots organizing. Former activists now lead the state government and are turning their advocacy into action.
Venezuela's new government is shutting down the notorious El Helicoide prison and proposing amnesty for political prisoners dating back to 1999. Families who waited months outside prison walls are finally seeing their loved ones walk free.
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved an amnesty law that could free hundreds of people jailed for opposing the government. The long-awaited legislation marks a potential turning point for families who've waited years to reunite with loved ones.
A simple question asked before every playdate has been proven to change parental behavior and prevent gun tragedies. Now celebrated annually on June 21, ASK Day encourages parents to normalize asking about firearm storage the same way they ask about allergies.
A new crackdown on illegal gun trafficking has stopped nearly 50,000 firearms from reaching Mexican cartels, with over 10,000 arrests made in just 18 months. The effort shows real progress in cutting off the weapons supply fueling violence south of the border.
A global coalition of over 100 organizations from 40 countries is calling on the World Health Organization to treat gun violence as a preventable public health emergency, not just a criminal justice issue. The movement, inspired by survivors like South African activist who lived 40 years with a gunshot disability, aims to save lives through the same public health approach that reduced tobacco deaths worldwide.
New research shows laws allowing temporary gun removal from at-risk individuals prevented 675 suicides without pushing people toward other methods. Only 21 states have adopted these life-saving measures so far.
Researchers discovered teens treated for car crash injuries face higher risks of gun violence later. Now a children's hospital is using that insight to save lives before shootings happen.
A groundbreaking study found that teens treated for car crashes face higher risk of later gun injuries, giving Milwaukee doctors a new way to save lives. Children's Wisconsin is now considering expanding its violence prevention program to reach young people earlier.
A Boston hospital program that supports shooting and stabbing survivors has cut their risk of future violence by half. The findings could help cities nationwide reduce gun violence through targeted hospital interventions.
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