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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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China clamps down on feminists, they fight back
Over the past decade, awareness about women's rights has grown, but space for feminist voices has sharply narrowed.
Kosovo: Women veterans struggle for recognition
The contribution of women veterans during the 1998/99 Kosovo war remains largely overlooked.
Why Malawi's candidates pick women running mates
DW's Eddy Micah Jr. explores what this means for gender inclusion with analyst Sainala Kalebe and DW's Mirriam Kariiza.
Why Malawi presidential hopefuls pick female running mates
For the first time in Malawi's political history, multiple presidential candidates have chosen women as running mates.
Tour de France Femmes: On par with the men?
The women's Tour de France is being held for a fourth time. How does it measure up to the men's race?
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
This week, we explore Africa’s progress toward gender equality through the lenses of sports, sex work, and nightlife.
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Bulgaria's female 'Andrew Tate' incites anti-women violence
A woman influencer's misogynistic online content has sparked outrage in Bulgaria. Some citizens are taking action.
Indian women face growing threat of incel culture, misogyny
From dating "alpha males" to the rise of incel culture, Indian women are facing the disturbing impact of the manosphere.
As war in Ukraine drags on, women are reshaping workforce
With hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian men on the front lines, jobs once dominated by men are being filled by women.
World Boxing introduces mandatory sex tests for all fighters
The announcement focused directly on Algerian Olympic champion Imane Khelif.
How Trump's anti-woke push affects German firms' DEI policy
As Trump forces US companies to scale back DEI programs, European firms are also targeted. Is workplace diversity over?
How a Filipino mother landed a job in space
Maria Renker always dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Now, she works as a contractor for the European Space Agency.
India: Kashmir launches free bus services for women
With safer transport and better connectivity, more girls are returning to school and pursuing financial independence.
Pakistan's star female basketballer fights for recognition
Aisha Ijlal is among Pakistan's best basketball players, in a sport which has traditionally been dominated by men.
Which countries require military service for women?
Soldiering is voluntary for women in most countries, but conscription is on the rise. DW provides an overview.
Donald Trump's crackdown on diversity and inclusion
The US government is cracking down on programs and institutions that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
Rabea Rogge pilots SpaceX flight over Earth's polar regions
Rogge will lead the mission testing a new trajectory between Earth's two poles. She is the first German woman in space.
Where does Africa stand on the road to gender equality?
Gender equality in Africa still has a long way to go, with a changing world bringing both opportunities and challenges.
Why are women in Africa still pressured to have children?
Why are women still pressured to have children? DW finds out what women think of this issue.
Germany lags behind in boardroom gender equality
Though women have made inroads on company boards in Germany, it is still lonely at the top as Otto's new boss proves.
What is the role of women in India's military?
DW spoke with current and former officers in India's military about the challenges women face rising through the ranks.
Malala decries Afghan Taliban 'gender apartheid'
The Nobel laureate warned that Afghanistan's Taliban rulers have implemented 100 laws that violate women's rights.
Indian Dalit women, girls targeted by upper-caste rapists
Dalit women and girls in India are more likely to fall victim to rape. DW met a 12-year-old survivor and her family.
Why Bulgaria still struggles with gender-based violence
Bulgaria has a long way to go in the fight against gender-based and domestic violence. What is hampering its progress?
Women in Indonesia's textile industry seek more rights
Unrealistic targets and power imbalances lead to daily, often unnoticed, struggles for many female workers.
Fighting gender-based violence in Kenya
In Kenya women's groups are pushing for femicide to be declared a national disaster.
Japan: Women hopeful on maiden names issue after UN report
The push to allow married women to retain their maiden names is gaining momentum in Japan.
Indonesia's male-dominated government stokes gender debate
The lack of women in Indonesia's new government is a sign of inadequate gender equality, according to critics.
Taliban restrictions force women to study medicine abroad
Nineteen women who had to stop studying when the Taliban came to power are finishing their medical degrees in Scotland.
Male contraception — a growing business with game changers?
There is fresh hope for men to control their fertility, but promising new products are being hampered by poor funding.
Women in blind football: Scoring for gender equality
In blind football, women are still a rarity.
Ghana's new equality law — what's in it for women?
Ghana’s president has finally signed a 30-year-old gender equity bill into law. But will it actually change anything?
African women: Overcoming leadership challenges
Women who lead or aspire to lead face multifaceted challenges globally. In many African countries, women face gender biases, workplace stereotypes, and a lack of mentorship. How can they navigate these obstacles? Josey Mahachi talks to South African education minister Siviwe Gwarube, Mary Ayim-Segbefia from Ghana's NAFTI, and Nigeria's youngest commissioner, Nafisat Buge.
Belgrade Pride: Serbia's LGBTQ+ fight on after no progress
Given the lack of progress on LGBTQ+ rights, organizers of Belgrade Pride see the event as a protest, not a celebration.
EU states dash von der Leyen's gender-equal top team dream
The EU Commission chief hasn't abandoned her goal of a 50/50 gender split, but most member states have snubbed the idea.
Mollywood's #MeToo a wake-up call for film industry
India's Malayalam film industry is facing a major upheaval following the release of a report detailing harassment.
When will the pay gap in tennis be bridged?
While the Grand Slam tournaments have achieved pay parity, stops on the ATP and WTA remain in tennis's dark ages.
Startup funding: What role does female beauty play?
Women who are preceived as good-looking find it easier to sell their business ideas and products to potential investors.
Who is the woman behind Balochistan's protest movement?
In patriarchal Pakistan, Mahrang Baloch has emerged as a powerful voice of a large protest movement.
Olympic equality: Paris 2024
Paris 2024 Olympics: Historic gender parity, enhanced mixed events, and new support for mothers in sports.
Malaysia: Helping women get ahead in AI
How the NGO Women in AI is supporting women to become less dependent on their male counterparts.
Nepal: Same-sex couples face hurdles on road to recognition
Even with Nepal's Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriages, many legal hurdles persist for LGBTQ+ couples.
Women in politics: How far has Asia come?
Women in Asia have made strides in politics, partly due to gender quotas. But how close is gender parity?
Thailand moves closer to legalizing same-sex marriage
Harriet and Araya, two Thai women married in the UK, hope to soon see genuine gender equality in their home country.
Germany's Bundesrat passes gender self-identification law
Germany's upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, has passed the country's Self Determination Act.
Meet the Gambian women doing 'men's jobs'
A mechanic and a 3D printing entrepreneur are working in areas considered taboo workspaces for women in Gambia.
Germany: One in five older women faces poverty
Doing the unpaid work of caring for family members often leaves older women financially worse off than older men.
Why is Saudi Arabia heading top UN women's rights forum?
Despite ongoing repression back home, Saudi Arabia will head the UN Commission on the Status of Women next year.
Congo: From cleaning rags to business riches
How a DRC entrepreneur started cleaning houses and turned it into a multi-city business.
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