Newsletter #39: Notre Dame rings again, ban on police cells for mental health and Thailand moves to end statelessness
Tom & Jasmin
11. Nov. 2024
Get ready to smile.
Time for some good news.
‘Historic Development’ Moves To End Statelessness For Nearly 500,000 People – Thailand.
In a landmark move towards ending statelessness, Thailand’s cabinet has approved an accelerated pathway to permanent residency and nationality for nearly half a million stateless people, marking one of the region’s most significant citizenship initiatives.
Notre Dame’s Bells Ring Out Across Paris For The First Time Since Fire – France.
“Five years ago, a promise: to rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral together,” Macron said on X Friday. “Today, its bells are finally ringing thanks to the extraordinary work of so many of you.”
Bill To Ban Police Cell Mental Health Detentions – U.K.
Charities have broadly welcomed the changes, whilst highlighting the need for better funding for mental health.
Can New Zealand’s Tree-Planting Save The Planet? – New Zealand.
Native forests may not deliver a quick carbon fix, but they’re crucial for a sustainable, long-term strategy.
A Second High Court Rules That Japan’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage Is Unconstitutional – Japan.
The Tokyo High Court called the ongoing ban “a groundless legal discrimination based on sexual orientation,” saying it violates the constitutional guarantee of right to equality, as well as individuals’ dignity and equality between sexes. It was a clearer statement than the 2022 lower court decision that described the situation as “an unconstitutional state.”
On this day…
11.11.1865
Mary Edward Walker, women’s rights activist and the first female surgeon in the US Army, is awarded the Medal of Honor.
That’s it for this week – we hope you’ve been Well Fed
