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Gender equality

Gender equality is the state of equal access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender.

As of 2017, gender equality is one of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations. Gender inequality is measured annually by the United Nations Development Program's Human Development Reports. There it says gender equality is achieved through "fairness of treatment for women and men, according to their respective needs." Here you can find an automatic compilation of all DW content relating to gender equality issues.

Symbolbild drittes Geschlecht

Opinion: Progress for intersex rights in Germany, but not the finish line 16.08.2018

Instead of "male" or "female," intersex people in Germany can now identify themselves as "diverse" on official ID papers. However, more work lies ahead for better protection and recognition, writes DW’s Pacinthe Mattar.
Argentinien, Abstimmung über Abtreibung

Opinion: Argentina's women will fight on 09.08.2018

Argentina's failure to pass a law legalizing abortion is an historic missed opportunity. Nevertheless, the country has grown through engaging in this debate on women's rights, says DW's Veronica Marchiaro.
Japan, Tokio: Die Tokyo Medical School hat zugegeben, Frauen zu exludiert zu haben

Japan medical school admits scoring down female candidates 07.08.2018

Discrimination against women students has been admitted by a Japanese medical school. The Tokyo Medical University has apologized for docking the entrance scores of female applicants over decades.

Chicago Männliche Anwälte in High Heels gegen sexuelle Belästigung

Inside Europe: Sexual harassment and France's new gender equality laws 03.08.2018

France has been in an uproar this week over CCTV footage showing a man assaulting a woman in the street for standing up to his harassing cat calls. New gender equality laws hope to tackle street harassment, but reporter Jake Cigainero in Paris tells us some are skeptical it will help.
Symbolbild Sitzung Meeting Büro

Study says female representation lagging on German public boards 02.08.2018

Several recent studies have shown that Germany lags behind other rich, OECD countries in terms of female representation in the corporate sector. A new study on public companies in the country continues this trend.
USA Los Angeles Proteste nach Amoklauf an Schule

WorldLink: California's 1968 protest movement 19.07.2018

1968 was a year of great upheaval across the globe. People were standing up for civil rights, peace, environmental protection, social justice, racial and gender equality and sexual liberation. Workers and students were the backbone of this revolt, especially in the United States. One of the main protest movement strongholds in 1968 was the state of California.
Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson quits transgender role amid LGBT+ criticism 14.07.2018

Following backlash from the LGBT+ community, Scarlett Johansson has stepped down from a transgender film role. Johansson said she had decided not to be a part of the film for ethical reasons.
Portugal LGBTI Parade

Portugal's parliament approves new gender identity bill 13.07.2018

From the age of 16, Portuguese citizens will be able to choose their gender without a "gender disruption" diagnosis. The bill also prohibits surgical procedures on inter-sex babies, so they can choose their gender later.
Deutschland | Villa Bonn - Sitz der Frankfurter Gesellschaft für Handel, Industrie und Wissenschaft

Are men's clubs in Germany moving with the times? 06.07.2018

Men's clubs are a window into German high society, but these days they are no longer exclusively male: women are joining, too. DW takes a look at this privileged, time-honored tradition.
Deutschland Münster Attacke mit Campingbus | Polizei vor Wohnung des Täters

German court rules police in North Rhine-Westphalia must be 163 cm tall 29.06.2018

A German court has ruled three women less than 163 centimeters tall cannot become police officers. Arguments included small officers being hard to see in a crowd, and hips being too narrow to attach all the police tools.
Deutschland - Kinderarmut

Germany: Child poverty study finds mother's job decisive factor 27.06.2018

When mom's out of work, poverty can loom for her and her children, a study by the Bertlesmann Foundation in Germany found. Children of single parents are worse off, but those in a two-parent household aren't spared.
Saudi-Arabien Frauen in der Fahrschule

Saudi Arabia: Women take the wheel as driving ban lifted 24.06.2018

On Sunday, Saudi Arabia lifted its ban on women driving. While the few women who have driver's licenses are thrilled about hitting the road, activists warned that the journey to full women's rights will be a long one.
Büro und Sitzen

Putting female entrepreneurs in the digital fast lane 18.06.2018

Digitalization and e-commerce have created a whole new wave of entrepreneurship and women are part of the revolution. A new initiative for female entrepreneurs aims to provide them with the necessary digital training.
Symbolbild Frauenquote Weibliche Führungskräfte

Germany's corporate battle of the sexes 14.06.2018

Why are women so hugely underrepresented in senior positions in German business? Are they being prevented from getting ahead in Europe's powerhouse? Or do they have themselves to blame? Lisa Ellis reports.
Nepal Kastensystem

How a farming project in Nepal is smashing caste bigotry 12.06.2018

As members of the lowest caste, Dalit women are among Nepal's poorest people. They're badly affected by climate change too. A farming project is helping them prepare for global warming. It's had a surprising side-effect.
London 100 Jahre Frauenwahlrecht

Equality rallies in UK cities mark a hundred years of women's suffrage 10.06.2018

British cities were awash with green, white and violet, as thousands marched to celebrate 100 years since women first won the right to vote. In London, the crowd marched from Park Lane to parliament.
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