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  Latin America Health Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Dominican Republic presents its first National Palliative Care Plan: 'Now it’s up to the State to make it a reality'

  By Diario Cristiano

  In a spirit of commitment and hope, representatives from medical, social, and religious organizations have unveiled the Dominican Republic’s first National Palliative Care Plan — a landmark initiative aimed at ensuring dignified, compassionate, and accessible care for people facing advanced or terminal illnesses.

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  Europe Data Family & Children Society & Culture

  Half of young adults in Spain report suffering violence in childhood, government survey finds

  By Chris Eyte

  Nearly half of young adults in Spain say they endured psychological violence as children or teenagers, according to a new government-backed survey that exposes what officials called a “structural problem” of abuse and neglect across the country.

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  Oceania Family & Children Health Society & Culture

  Law proposed to deter sex-selective abortions in New South Wales, Australia

  By Chris Eyte

  A new abortion law reform bill set to be introduced in the New South Wales (NSW) Parliament this week seeks to prohibit abortions performed on the basis of a baby’s sex. Pro-life advocates say the proposed legislation follows new academic research showing evidence of sex-selective abortion in Australia—an issue long dismissed by abortion-rights supporters as a myth.

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  Africa Society & Culture

  Kenyan Christian leaders call out corruption, appeal for integrity during funeral of former PM Raila Odinga

  By Vincent Matinde

  Christian leaders called for integrity and renewed efforts to fight corruption during the state burial of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Oct. 19. Anglican Church of Kenya Bishop the Rev. David Kodia delivered a sermon that drew a standing ovation, condemning leaders for perpetuating the corruption that has deeply affected the East African nation.

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  Oceania Society & Culture Family & Children Health Data

  Australians lose more to gambling than any nation, Christian group urges government action

  By Chris Eyte

  Australia has the highest gambling losses per person in the world, according to the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL), which is urging the government to confront what it calls a national addiction crisis fueled by powerful industry interests. ACL Chief Executive Officer Michelle Pearse said Australians lose more money to gambling each year than any other country, an estimated A$32 billion (US$21.1 billion) in 2024 alone.

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  Latin America Society & Culture

  Uruguay becomes first Latin American nation to legalize euthanasia by parliamentary vote

  By Diario Cristiano

  Uruguay’s Senate has given final approval to a law legalizing euthanasia, five years after the debate first began. The upper chamber passed the measure with 20 votes in favor and 11 against, confirming the earlier decision of the Chamber of Deputies, which approved it in August with 64 votes in favor and 29 against. With this vote, the law is now fully sanctioned and only awaits regulation by the Executive Branch before it can take effect.