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Menaka Guruswamy, the lawyer who helped overturn India's ban on same-sex relationships, just became the first openly queer person to serve in India's national parliament. Her election to the Rajya Sabha marks a historic moment for LGBTQ+ visibility in Indian politics.
Ghana's Communication Minister just took a hands-on approach to closing the digital gap in government. Samuel Nartey George donated 10 laptops to Parliament to strengthen the legislative branch's digital operations.
European Parliament officials are putting privacy first by blocking AI chatbots on work devices. The move shows how protecting sensitive information can take priority over convenience.
Female lawmakers in the European Parliament can now delegate their votes before and after childbirth, ensuring new mothers don't lose their voice while caring for newborns. The measure passed with overwhelming support, though efforts to extend it to fathers fell short.
Twenty-eight people living with type 1 diabetes walked into Canada's Parliament and walked out with real commitments from 49 lawmakers. Their voices just accelerated the path to a cure.
After a deadly 2024 uprising ended authoritarian rule, Bangladesh's newly elected parliament convened this week with leaders pledging unity and democratic reform. The historic session marks a fresh start for 170 million people after months of turmoil.
After two decades, Bangladesh is restoring its democratic process with 297 newly elected members of Parliament preparing to take office. The election marks a significant return to stability following months of political uncertainty.
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After hundreds of film workers protested outside Parliament, officials pledged urgent action to fix a two-year funding freeze that's threatening thousands of jobs. The breakthrough came after workers revealed a $35 million backlog in unpaid government rebates.
India is fast-tracking a historic law that will reserve one-third of Parliament seats for women, potentially making it reality before 2029. The government is consulting opposition parties on amendments that could expand the legislature from 543 to 816 seats, with 273 guaranteed for women.
After years of delays, Ghana's Parliament has approved funding to complete a teaching hospital that will train doctors and serve thousands. The project's chancellor is calling for completion by year's end.
Fifty young students in rural Ghana just became the country's newest lawmakers with a mission to end child exploitation. Their new Children's Parliament gives them real power to speak up about the challenges pushing kids out of schools and into dangerous work.
A 17-year-old student didn't accept how India's national exams were graded. His research took him all the way to Parliament.
The European Parliament just took a historic stand against AI-generated fake nudes, voting overwhelmingly to ban apps that create explicit images without consent. It's a major win for protecting women and children from digital abuse.
European lawmakers just voted to create a system that would let artists control whether AI companies can use their work for training. The proposal includes a Europe-wide registry tracking copyrighted works and fair payment for creators.
A 17-year-old student from Jharkhand brought evidence of testing irregularities directly to Parliament, showing how one young voice sparked official action. His research led to immediate changes at India's national education board.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain for a groundbreaking weeklong visit that includes the first-ever papal address to Spanish Parliament. The journey focuses on supporting migrants and meeting young people in a nation where Catholic identity is evolving.
The European Parliament just locked in a legally binding target to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, marking one of the most ambitious climate commitments ever made by a major economic power. This milestone bridges the gap between the EU's 2030 and 2050 climate goals, showing how policy can create a clear roadmap toward a cleaner future.
European lawmakers just voted overwhelmingly to protect airline passengers from longer delays and extra fees. The decision keeps compensation for delays over three hours and blocks airlines from charging for basic services like sitting with your kids.
Ethiopia's parliament now includes 41.3% women, with the government aiming for equal representation after elections in June 2026. The country has made gender equality a cornerstone of its national development strategy.
The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly to define rape as sex without consent across all 27 member nations. After decades of disagreement, 447 lawmakers backed the "only yes means yes" standard that could transform how assault cases are prosecuted.
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