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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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Saudi Arabia: Women behind the wheel
Saudi Arabia lifted its ban on women driving, but activists warn the road to full equality will be a long one.
Female entrepreneurs in the digital fast lane
Digitalization and e-commerce have created a whole new wave of entrepreneurship and women are part of the revolution.
Germany's corporate battle of the sexes
Why are women so hugely underrepresented in senior positions in German business? Lisa Ellis reports.
Fighting caste bigotry with farming
A farming project in Nepal wants to help Dalit women out of poverty. But it's had another surprising outcome.
Thousands march to mark 100 years of women's suffrage
UK cities were awash with green, white and violet, as thousands celebrated 100 years since women won the right to vote.
Cannes festival organizers sign pact for gender parity
On the heels of a red-carpet protest, the festival's director has pledged to strive for equality.
Stark lack of female business leaders in Germany
Germany lags behind when it comes to female representation in the corporate world, according to a new report.
Female stars demand equality at Cannes
Eighty-two female stars at the Cannes Film Festival have staged a red-carpet protest against gender inequality.
'Climate change is making us stronger'
In rural Bolivia, women seem are demonstrating resilience to the effects of environmental changes.
Second person arrested in Indian teen rape case
Indian police have arrested a woman on suspicion of complicity in an alleged rape by a ruling party politician.
France set for sea change in sexual violence laws
The gender equality minister has drafted a bill that makes groundbreaking changes to laws regarding the age of consent.
What is gender budgeting and how can it help equality?
Discrimination is often coded into policy — whether intentionally or not. Some see equality just as sensible economics.
How far have women come in Germany?
There are still quite some inequalities when it comes to men and women in Germany. But how aware are Germans about that?
Climate fight can't be won without equality
Gender equality is essential to the fight against climate change, says climate justice group GenderCC.
How gender equality is coming along in Hollywood
Hollywood is far from gender equality. But just how pronounced is the imbalance?
Climate change hits women harder
Ndivile Mokoena campaigns for gender justice in climate protection policy.
Women's rights petition to hit Austrian parliament
A petition on gender inequality in Austria has mustered enough signatures to force a debate in parliament.
World in Progress: Forgotten crises
People fleeing their homes in the Central African Republic and Honduran women fighting against rampant violence.
World in Progress: Fighting Honduran machismo culture
Honduras is one of the world's most dangerous countries for women. We'll meet the brave women pushing for change.
India: 63 million women 'missing,' 21 million unwanted
The Indian government says sex-selective abortions and neglect of girls have resulted in millions of "missing" women.
Gender gap taking center stage in Davos
DW's Ben Fajzullin talks to SAP executive board member Adaire Fox-Martin in Davos about the gender gap phenomenon.
Women and the World Economic Forum
The WEF has promised to promote gender equality, but how will they go about it?
Top British journalist quits over gender pay row
One of the BBC's most senior editors resigned after she discovered male counterparts were paid up to 50 percent more.
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.
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