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Gender equality
Gender equality is the state of equal access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender.
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Matchmaking site sparks outrage in Turkey
A controversial Turkish matchmaking website that helped married men and women find a second partner has been shut down.
A sex symbol turned political activist: Jane Fonda at 80
The actress, fitness star and activist is "back on the barricades" fighting for equal rights, among other things.
Hollywood forms anti-sexual harassment commission
Its creation is "a historic step" in the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein scandal.
Angela Merkel wins gender equality prize
The jury for the Finnish prize chose the German chancellor because of her "commitment to women and girls globally."
The changing role of women in China
Chinese women are becoming increasingly successful in the business world but still do not have equal rights.
Land of fire, ice and gender equality
The Women Political Leaders Global Forum is bringing 250 female politicians from around the world to Iceland this week.
France: Macron vows to tackle violence against women
When it comes to violence against women in France, President Macron has said: "It is time for shame to change camps."
Pole dancing empowers women in Egypt
Pole dancing is often stigmatized in mainstream Egyptian society, but the exercise is increasingly in demand.
Women needed to combat climate change
Women are often the most affected by global warming — and they are key actors for change. Now, they are stepping up.
Women underepresented in top management
Some improvements have been made but gender equality is still just a dream for many German firms.
What do Europeans consider sexual harassment?
Tolerance levels towards sexual harassment vary around Europe, and EU countries all deal with it differently.
Sexual harassment in the German workplace
Sexual harassment in the workplace has been a serious issue for many years in Germany and beyond.
The story of a Somali rape survivor
Fardowso fled to Mogadishu. She thought she'd reached a safe haven. Instead, she's raped at the refugee camp.
Who makes up the new Bundestag?
There will be significantly fewer women in Germany's new parliament, but more people with immigrant roots.
Keep working, women
In her weekly column from Berlin, Tamsin Walker gives her personal take on how she, as a mother, is steeling her kids for the sexism that pervades society.
Berlin and beyond: Keep working, women
Enlightened as Germany is seen to be, it nurtures a workplace gender imbalance with effects familiar to Tamsin Walker.
Gender equality: Germany below European average
When it comes to equality between men and women, Sweden and Denmark are best, while Greece and Hungary are worst.
Norwegian FA announces equal pay for men and women
Norway will offer equal compensation for male and female footballers representing the country's national teams.
Women in German parliament at a 19-year low
The arrival of the far-right AfD is just one reason why only 31 percent of deputies in the next Bundestag will be women.
Women's rights in the Islamic world
Women will soon be allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia, but how about other basic rights?
Two-tiered integration?
Almost one-third of all refugees in Germany are women. However, they receive little attention in the integration debate.
Ethiopia: Heroines fighting for gender equality
When a girl is in trouble, three ordinary Ethiopian girls transform into hooded, flying superheroes with magic powers. The comic series, Tibeb Girls, has managed to put spotlight on the lives of Ethiopian women and girls and has found a way of taking on societal taboos topics.
Disparity in education between OECD member states
The new OECD study reveals that gender equality is still far from universal when it comes to basic literacy skills.
@dwnews - #AintNoCinerella: Indian women fight victim blaming
Google fires author of viral gender memo
Google has fired the male engineer who authored an internal memo blasting the web company’s diversity policies.
How Germany plans to boost women's careers in culture
Conditions for women working in artistic fields are unfavorable. The German culture minister wants to change this.
Uncensored: Muslim women's rights
A new book by Birgitte C. Huitfeldt gives a look behind the veil of what it means to be a woman in the Muslim world.
Men, it's your turn!
Women in Germany remain disadvantaged in terms of pay and pensions while doing most of the caring work, experts said.
World in Progress: Pioneering women
In this edition: Pioneering women in the IT industry - Schoolgirls in India help bust a trafficking ring - An all female orchestra in Canada - and what's so special about Brazil's female soccer players? Tune in to find out!
World in Progress: Against all odds
Meet people who've overcome all sorts of struggles in their lives: An Aboriginal woman in Australia, a pastor in Mexico.
World in Progress: Kurya women marry other women to get by
Kurya women stand to lose everything when their husbands die and there is no male offspring, so they marry women.
Nigerian Archbishop leader of the Lutheran World Federation
He is the second church leader from Africa to hold the position since the LWF was founded in 1947
@dwnews - Saudi Arabia elected to UN women's rights commission
Investing in women
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands talked to DW about the pressing issues women face in a digitalized world.
The real issues at Women20
On the final day of the Women20 summit in Berlin, the message was clear: Inclusion. Inclusion. Inclusion.
Ivanka's empty words for the G20 summit
Vanessa Fischer
The US president's daughter put in a questionable appearance in Berlin, says DW's Vanessa Fischer.
Investing in a woman is investing in whole family
At the W20 women summit, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands talked to DW's Manuela Kasper-Claridge about gender equality.
Gender equality in Berlin
At the Women20 summit in Berlin, Angela Merkel and Ivanka Trump discuss the importance of female entrepreneurship.
Pakistani women: Between glory and misery
Pakistan has female leaders in many fields, but it ranks almost the worst for gender equality. DW explores why.
Sanitary pad unsettles Uganda
Ugandan girls are missing school because they can't afford hygiene products.
Polish MEP penalized for sexist views on pay gap
The new EP president says he won't tolerate misogynistic views such as those recently espoused by a Polish MEP.
Women's Day whiplash
DW's Teri Schultz found great division in Brussels over attitudes to the role of women in the world.
@dwnews - Social Media marks International Women's Day
World in Progress: Courage and Creativity - female pioneers
Pioneering women in IT - Schoolgirls in India bust trafficking ring - All female orchestra - The female Pelés
World in Progress: Women's soccer in Brazil
While male Brazilian footballers like Ronaldo are famous, there's much less support for female stars like Marta.
World In Progress: Vancouver All female Orchestra
Despite lots of female talent and skills, it's hard for women to raise to top positions in classical musi. conductors like Janna Sailor. Janna Sailor founded an all-female ensemble, the Allegra Chamber Orchestra in Vancouver, Canada to use classical music to harness the power of women working together.
World in Progress: Changing the world with Computer Games
Linda Kruse is a young German who designs video games for a living - and to change the world.
Equality - at a snail's pace
Bettina Burkart
If, as some say, equality exists, then it's time for a round of pay cuts - and raises, writes DW's Bettina Burkart.
Eve Ensler
Eve Ensler has been campaigning against injustices suffered by women for forty years.
The Nesma embroidery and tailoring center in Saudi Arabia is breaking new ground by offering women a chance to work.
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