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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.

Deutschland | Kate Brady, Damien McGuinness, Michaela Küfner und Ferdinand Otto.

Stammtisch — Power to the Frauen 14.12.2018

Since beating her male rivals to become leader of Germany's conservative CDU, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbaur is certainly showing some frauen-power. So who is AKK? And does it, or even should it, matter that Angela Merkel’s successor is another woman? With or without the Chaka Kahn attitude. Die Zeit's Ferdinand Otto and DW political correspondent Kate Brady join Damien McGuinness and Michaela Küfner.

Sarah Adwoa Safo

Woman power from Ghana to Iceland 28.11.2018

The Women Leaders Global Forum in Reykjavik brings together extraordinary women from around the world. A new index shows there's still much work to be done when it comes to the perception of women in leadership posts.

Island - Frauen stehen vor dem Parlament in Reykjavík

Women talk AI and gender equality in Iceland 27.11.2018

This week, more than 500 female leaders from around the world are meeting in Reykjavik for the Women Leaders Global Forum to discuss how to get more women into leadership positions. DW's Manuela Kasper-Claridge reports.
Isländische Premierministerin Katrin Jakobsdóttir

Gender equality: 'Battle for fundamental human rights' 20.11.2018

Iceland is often held up as the poster child of gender equality, but as Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir told DW ahead of the 2018 Women Leaders Global Forum, even her country has to keep fighting.
Festakt 100 Jahre Frauenwahlrecht

100 years of women's suffrage in Germany: A long road ahead 12.11.2018

At celebrations marking 100 years of women's suffrage, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned against setbacks in women's rights. The fact Germany has a female chancellor "must not be an alibi" for shortcomings.
100 Jahre Frauenwahlrecht

In German politics, women still have a long way to go 12.11.2018

Yes, Angela Merkel has been in charge for 13 years, and Germany was a relatively early pioneer for women's suffrage. But there's still plenty of work to do to increase women’s representation in politics.
Iran | Japan Soccer AFC Champions League

Iran allows women to attend Asian Champions League final 10.11.2018

Hundreds of female fans cheered for local champions Persepolis as they sought to claim their first continental crown. The move could be a step toward ending the decades-old exclusion of women from top games.
Kanada Vancouver Fußball Frauen US-Team nach WM Gewinn

FIFA doubles Women's World Cup prize money to $30 million 27.10.2018

President Gianni Infantino said the "massive" increase sent "a very important message for women's football." But the global player's union was disappointed by the persistent and vast gap between men and women's pay.
Frau mit Job

Germany needs more women in leadership positions 11.10.2018

In theory, women can become anything they want in Germany, even the chancellor. But if you look closer, it is clear that few women ever get leadership positions in the country's business, political or media worlds.
Symbolbild Frauenquote Weibliche Führungskräfte

California to become first US state with female boardroom quota 01.10.2018

The US state of California has presented a landmark bill that will soon require the boards of publicly traded corporations to include at least one female representative. The quota is to increase in the years to come.

Social entrepreneurs honored in New York 25.09.2018

As politicians gather for the UN General Assembly in New York, elsewhere entrepreneurs are being honored for their contributions to society. One of them is Fatuma Abdulkadir Adan from Kenya, who developed an initiative to promote soccer and gender equality.

Social entrepreneurs honored in New York 25.09.2018

As politicians gather for the UN General Assembly in New York, elsewhere entrepreneurs are being honored for their contributions to society. One of them is Fatuma Abdulkadir Adan from Kenya, who developed an initiative to promote soccer and gender equality.
Sudan Alltag in Khartoum

US warns of Sudan protests against DW show 'Shabab Talk' 23.09.2018

The US has issued an alert warning citizens of potential protests against DW in the Sudanese capital Khartoum. Militants have issued death threats against the "Shabab Talk" host after an episode about gender equality.
Bildergalerie Kriege im Jahr 2013

Human development progress overshadowed by inequality 14.09.2018

The latest figures from the Human Development Index reveal people are living longer and have greater access to education than ever before. But despite big leaps forward, there are still vast gaps between rich and poor.
Jahreshauptversammlung Deutscher Bühnenverein

Majority of Germans support #MeToo in schools 13.09.2018

Most adults and teens in Germany believe that discussing assault and inequality in schools can help combat these problems. A majority of Germans also believe that workplace discrimination remains a major problem.
Deutschland Frauenbewegung - Internationaler Frauentag in Hamburg 1980

Why hurling tomatoes became a symbol for the German women's movement 13.09.2018

A new digital archive is shining a light on the history of German feminism. The archive was launched 50 years after an angry female student hurled tomatoes at student leaders, demanding to be heard.
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