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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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Nepal introduces transgender passport
Authorities have issued the country’s first passport to a third gendered person, a move welcomed by rights groups.
#DespiteBeingaWoman
A poorly phrased compliment by India's prime minister has resulted in an online backlash
Women in Silicon Valley
At first sight, it looks like the world of labor in the US is one of equal representation. But there is still one sector that is predominantly white and male: the tech industry of Silicon Valley.
Online comedy from Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia women are not allowed to drive, or work without spousal consent. Amy Roko makes satirical videos which she posts online about her country's male-dominated society - and she has achieved great popularity.
Behind the scenes - Anna Feist on #AforEffort
Far fewer girls than boys attend school in rural Zambia, where Innocent Banda works as a volunteer teacher, and he's trying to change that. Our reporter Anna went to meet Innocent. Listen to her speaking about her trip.
'India's Daughter'
Leslee Udwin, director of 'India's Daughter' talks about her campaign for gender equality.
Merkel urges Japan to repent for WWII sex slavery
German Chancellor Merkel has called on Tokyo to confront the issue of Japan's sex slavery in World War II.
Boardroom quota hardly changes balance of power
The adoption of a gender equality law doesn't mean there will be a change in the balance of power between the sexes.
Namibian elections
Namibians have been casting their ballots in a general election dubbed Africa's first e-vote.
Women in Tunisia
Propaganda or secret weapon: Love Jihad in India -- Women:guardians of the revolution in Tunisia
Microsoft CEO apologizes to women
Microsoft's chief executive officer has unleashed a torrent of criticism on social media over his comments that women in tech should not ask for pay raises. But he quickly apologized, saying he was "completely wrong."
Equal rights
Gender equality is 'your issue, too,' actress Emma Watson tells men - and faces threats.
Breaking a circle of violence
"Heroes" helps young adults from different cultural backgrounds rethink their own notions of honor.
Brazil's female footballers
Soccer is center stage this month in Brazil, host nation of the FIFA Football World Cup. But Brazil's female footballers face an uphill battle. A women's team from Rio de Janeiro is challenging the status quo.
Barely a topic
Rights activists criticize the lack of focus on women's issues in India's parliamentary elections.
Paris' first female mayor
Despite Paris' female mayor, France has a lot of gender equality work to do.
Gender roles in focus
Spanish photographer Jon Uriarte's images of men wearing the clothes of their wives and girlfriends have gone viral on the internet. The project, named "The men under the influence" highlights the changing dynamics of modern relationships.
Indian men learn to cook
Respect and recipies
Africalink on Air - 17 December 2013
At least 70 troops killed in South Sudan+++UN chief in DRC vows to bring those responsible for grisly killings of 21 people to justice+++One Somali migrant tells of her harrowing voyage from Africa to Europe
Football in Argentina: Fair play for women
Marcela Lesich fights for gender equality in the beautiful game
Gender equality
The Philippines is considered as the most gender equal nation in Asia, but is it really so?
Gender inequality
Tokyo announces plans to improve working conditions for women after criticism from Suu Kyi.
Arab Spring and women's rights
Human rights groups are concerned that the Arab revolutions are rolling back gender equality.
Gender inequality
Women continue to fight for their rights in Pakistan, where inequality is part of every-day life.
Gender quota approved
Germany’s upper house of parliament has voted to force big companies to fill 40 percent of the positions on their supervisory boards with women. This decision is blow to Angela Merkel’s ruling coalition in Berlin.
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.
Women's rights
A minister in Pakistan is fighting for the rights of women in Pakistan with help from Germany.
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'.
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.
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.
Glass ceiling
Germany has fewer women in high-level management positions than other leading economies.
Women's Day
One hundred years ago women created International Women's Day. But how far have they come since?
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.
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.
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