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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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Women's quotas

The EU increases pressure on companies to have more women in top positions.

It's a social problem

Equality between Muslim men and women has little to do with religion, says Gönül Halat-Mec.

Gender lingo

A German linguist explains why it is necessary to make women more visible in communication.

Pakistani women rally for their rights in a demonstration in Pakistan

Pakistani women rally for their rights in a demonstration in Pakistan

Women's rights

A minister in Pakistan is fighting for the rights of women in Pakistan with help from Germany.

Zapatero

Zapatero

Zapatero's legacy

Spain's leader once made waves by backing gay marriage, but now he focuses on the economy.

Struggle for gender equality in West Africa

In many African countries, women still have a long way to go until they are seen as being equal. In recent times there has been a growing tendency for young West African women to search out 'Sugar Daddies', or 'Tontons'.

Patriarchal traditions stifle women's well-being in many Asian countries

Patriarchal traditions stifle women's well-being in many Asian countries

Gender equality

Asian leaders are meeting in New Delhi to discuss violence against women in Asia.

Austrian national anthem to underscore gender equality

Austria is about to change the lyrics to its national anthem. Instead of only referring to the country’s “great sons”, the daughters of the Alpine republic will now also have their place of honor in the song.

Symbols of man and woman

Symbols of man and woman

What is rape?

The sexual assault allegations against Assange make Swedes ask 'what constitutes rape?'

International Women's Day draws attention to gender equality issues

A Norwegian law enforcing a quota of 40 percent women on company boards was introduced by a conservative male who promoted it as a sound business practice rather than an exercise in feminism.

Regine Stachelhaus

Regine Stachelhaus

Glass ceiling

Germany has fewer women in high-level management positions than other leading economies.

Wall painting of women holding hands

Wall painting of women holding hands

Women's Day

One hundred years ago women created International Women's Day. But how far have they come since?

A bullfighter getting gored in the behind by a bull

A bullfighter getting gored in the behind by a bull

Down with Machismo

Spain's equality minister is convinced that language reforms can help bring about gender equality.

Gender Equality Turns 50

Germany still has a long way to go before acheiving real gender parity, say DW's Mast-Kirschning.

Woman weightlifting

Woman weightlifting

Study in Equality

Germany narrowed its overall gender gap, and took 7th place in an international study of equality.

Wage Inequality

Men can cut the gender pay gap by taking on more responsibility at home, an EU commissioner said.

Gender Gap

Gender quotas may have improved things, but there are still too few women in Europe's parliaments.

Opinion: Women on Top?

It may be International Women's Day, but how far have women come in the battle for equality of the sexes? More programs are needed for women to influence society on all levels, says DW's Ulrike Mast-Kirschning.

Focus on Women

Despite the recent election of Angela Merkel as Germany's first female chancellor, women in Europe's largest economy are still struggling to penetrate the highest echelons of the business world.

"Glass Ceiling" Lawsuit Takes Aim at German Bank

Sex discrimination lawsuits are commonplace in the US, but a German bank finds itself at the center of the latest headline-grabbing action. Six women are suing a US unit of Dresdner Bank for $1.4 billion.

New Law in Norway Gives Businesswomen a Boost

Thanks to a new quota law, Norwegian businesswomen are in greater demand than ever on corporate boards. But do they need the help?

Changing the Rules of the Men-Only Game

Despite equality laws, quotas for women and vitriolic feminists, Germany has yet to see a woman climb to the highest rung of political power. All eyes are now on Angela Merkel to see if she gains entry to the boys’ club.

Let It All Hang Out

GI Joe's buzz used to be troop standard, as officers meticulously monitored the length of soldiers' hair. Now even ponytails are allowed in the German army after a few shaggy men demanded equal treatment with the women.