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Henrietta Lacks statue to replace Robert E Lee monument in Virginia | US news | The Guardian

Lacks’ cells were taken from her body without her permission and used for numerous medical advances
— Read on www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/dec/21/henrietta-lacks-statue-replaces-robert-e-lee-monument-virginia

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“Just six months ago, we didn’t know if we were going to even be able to have this conference and or even less to be able to adopt this historic document. And this was only possible through the collaboration of all countries present here tonight.”

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Iran protests: ‘No going back’ as unrest hits 100 days – BBC News

Protesters in Tehran (01/10/22)

Although nationwide demonstrations have swept Iran before – once in 2017 lasting until early 2018, and another in November 2019 – the current protests are unique, as they involve people from across society and women are taking a lead role under the slogan “Woman, Life, Freedom”.

Source: Iran protests: ‘No going back’ as unrest hits 100 days – BBC News