The Philippines is raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16. A “historical” step forward.

The Philippines is raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16.  A “historical” step forward.

Until now, adults living in the Philippines could have sexual relations with children as young as 12 years old without having to worry about the law. It’s over now. The Philippine government has just amended a nearly 100-year-old law to raise the legal age of consent to 16. A “historic” decision that aims to strengthen … Read more

United Kingdom: operator Vodafone to equip Ukrainian refugees with telephones and SIM cards

United Kingdom: operator Vodafone to equip Ukrainian refugees with telephones and SIM cards

Vodafone gets involved in the war in Ukraine. The British telecommunications group has announced that it will offer a communications service to 200,000 refugees from Ukraine, reports Evening Standard† A way to keep these men, women and children in exile in touch with their loved ones, but also to receive help and psychological support. Specifically, … Read more

McDo, Coca Cola, Starbucks: the list of companies boycotting Russia is growing

McDo, Coca Cola, Starbucks: the list of companies boycotting Russia is growing

Almost two weeks after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the list of companies speaking out against Russia is growing. The newest multinationals to date? McDonald’s, Coca Cola, Starucks or Pepsi have joined the ranks of luxury homes or tech companies. McDonald’s wake-up call was made official as a hashtag on Tuesday, March 8. #BoycottMcDonalds gained … Read more

Ukraine: Anonymous would have managed to broadcast images of the war on Russian television

Ukraine: Anonymous would have managed to broadcast images of the war on Russian television

The war between Ukraine and Russia also takes place in cyberspace. On February 24, the hacker collective Anonymous declared “cyber war” on the Kremlin in support of the Ukrainian people. Since then, the collective has claimed responsibility for several attacks targeting, in particular, the sites of Russian institutions and certain media. Latest: hacking into several … Read more

VIDEO. Clara Luciani resumes “Imagine” in support of the Ukrainian people: a lively performance

VIDEO.  Clara Luciani resumes "Imagine" in support of the Ukrainian people: a lively performance

This Tuesday March 8th France 2 and France Inter to broadcast a solidarity program in support of the Ukrainian people. On this occasion, artists from the French-speaking music scene recorded symbolic titles with a message of peace and hope. Example with the lively performance of Clara Luciani. Russian troops continue to gain ground. Thirteen days … Read more

War in Ukraine: a listening song to psychologically support exiled people

War in Ukraine: a listening song to psychologically support exiled people

This is an unprecedented mobilization: the French government is helping Ukrainian refugees in various ways. Among them, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has created a special listening number “for all help” related to this crisis, “including psychological support”. This help can also be requested by calling this number: 01 53 59 11 10. On its … Read more