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A new digital tool is bringing Colombia's legal protections for women out of legal jargon and into everyday language. After reviewing 117 laws, UN Women created DIME Mujer to help Colombian women understand and claim their rights.
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For over 60 years, South African attorney Daryl Burman championed justice in courtrooms and created refuge for domestic violence survivors. His legacy of mentorship and compassion continues to inspire a new generation of lawyers.
India's Allahabad High Court struck down a judge's order requiring a university student to wear a shame placard for 30 days, calling the punishment "unjustified" and "humiliating." The ruling protects students from degrading punishments that could permanently damage their futures.
After Cindy Clemishire refused a $25,000 settlement to stay silent about her abuse, she helped change laws across America. Now multiple states are banning the legal agreements that protected abusers for decades.
Morocco just passed a law that stops people from going to jail for bounced checks unless they refuse to make things right. The reform prioritizes payment and reconciliation over punishment, especially for family disputes.
India's Gujarat High Court prioritized a young rape survivor's wellbeing by approving urgent medical care and ensuring comprehensive support. The ruling demonstrates how legal systems can respond with both speed and compassion when protecting vulnerable children.
After three years of advocacy by abuse survivors, New South Wales is set to become the first state in Australia to completely ban criminals from using "good character" references to reduce their sentences. The groundbreaking reform means victims will no longer have to sit in court hearing their abusers described as "good people."
South Korea just passed a law that lets small companies finally gather evidence when big corporations steal their technology. The K-Discovery system levels the playing field in a country where startups lost an average of $1.3 million per theft case but won only a third of lawsuits.
France just made history by legally erasing the outdated idea that marriage includes a duty to have sex. The new law clarifies that consent in marriage matters just as much as it does everywhere else.
Nigeria's legal professionals are joining forces with anti-corruption agencies in a historic partnership that puts lawyers on the front lines of fighting corruption. The collaboration focuses on training, enforcement, and rebuilding public trust in the justice system.
Over 120 prominent UK voices are demanding new protections against abusive lawsuits designed to silence journalists, activists, and everyday people speaking out. The Independent, major news outlets, and legal experts want these "SLAPP" protections included in May's King's Speech.
After social media wrongly identified a New Zealand doctor as a convicted rapist, the truth emerged: he was acquitted years ago in an unreported retrial. The case highlights why New Zealand is now considering better public access to court records.
A landmark ruling in India recognizes live-in relationships as valid marriages, granting women the same legal protections as wives. The decision aims to protect vulnerable women from exploitation under false promises of marriage.
Ghana's Attorney General has cleared former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffour and other Unibank directors of criminal charges, revealing investigations found zero evidence of theft or personal enrichment. The landmark decision draws a clear line between business failure and criminal conduct in banking.