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Equality Now Report Reveals Deep-Rooted Sexist Laws 30 Years After Beijing Declaration, Urges Global Reforms

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LONDON — Despite efforts to create a more equal global society, discriminatory laws against women and girls persist, according to a recent report by the international women’s rights organization, Equality Now. The report, titled “Words & Deeds: Holding Governments Accountable in the Beijing +30 Review Process,” highlights the slow and inconsistent progress in achieving legal equality for women, even 30 years after the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was adopted by 189 countries. The Beijing Declaration was conceived as a comprehensive plan to achieve gender equality, addressing a range of issues from civil … Read more

Beijing Dacheng Law Offices Announces Split from Global Legal Giant Dentons, Embarks on Independent Journey

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Beijing, China — Beijing Dacheng Law Offices, LLP, a prominent Chinese law firm, operates independently and is not an affiliate of the global law network Dentons. Known colloquially as “大成,” the firm is structured as a partnership under the People’s Republic of China’s legal framework. Despite its independence, Dacheng has a preferred partner relationship with Dentons, facilitating a strategic alliance within China’s complex legal landscape. Dacheng boasts a substantial local presence with over 40 offices spread across the country. This expansive footprint allows the firm to cater to a diverse client base, offering specialized legal … Read more