New framework agreed in Baku last month means countries face no repercussions if they fail to abide by the rules ...

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Now, perpetrators are criminalised and brought to justice, which itself acts as a deterrent. This is a win for survivors, reduces the risks faced by potential victims, helps reduce HIV, STIs and ...

Ultimately, no matter which technology is deployed, it remains to be seen how many Australians will be happy to identify ...

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Jonathan Reynolds told the investment bank that he looked forward to working together to “change the face of our UK” ...

After an anti-smuggling law was repealed, much of smuggling was decriminalised – research suggests migrants are safer ...

The elephant in the room that no politician will discuss or even mention is that most European countries, including the UK, ...

Eso es mucho dinero para devolver si lo pides prestado, como hice yo. Te sientes muy presionado para que todo sea un éxito ...

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En el primer semestre de este año, 1.298 niñas de 10 a 14 años parieron en Guatemala, siete por día. Para la ley, sus ...

Today the GCC is signing agreements with weak and impoverished countries in Africa and Asia to bring in yet more migrants.