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International Women's Day

March 8 is International Women's Day. DW commemorates it by looking into gender issues around the world.

Here you find an automatic compilation of our content in chronological order.

100 Jahre Frauenwahlrecht - Ausstellung «Damenwahl!»

Marie Juchacz: A life for justice and equality 18.01.2019

She was a divorced single parent, politically active and a tireless advocate for women, children and workers. In January 1919, German women could vote for the first time — and they sent Marie Juchacz to parliament.
Türkei Gefängnis in Edirne

WorldLink: Kurdish prison mums & kids in Turkey 18.01.2019

In the last two years, more than 160,000 people have been jailed in Turkey as part of purges by the government. Human rights organizations estimate that they include 700 children, imprisoned along with their mothers. WorldLink spoke to one such family.
Indien Frauen Motorrad Club Bikerni

World in Progress: Women bikers in India 18.01.2019

It's still unusual for women to ride big motorbikes - though theirs numbers are increasing. Bikerni, an all women motorcycling group that started in 2011 now has chapters all across the country. They come from all walks of life - and share the joy of speed and independence. Sudeshna Chowdhury met some of them on a morning outing in New Delhi.

Argan oil: one of the world's most expensive oils 17.01.2019

Argan oil is one of the world's priciest oils. It grows in forests in Southern Morocco and is traditionally harvested and processed by women. Working in cooperatives has had a dramatic effect on their lives.

Türkei Istanbul neuer Flughafen

World in Progess: Big ambitions 16.01.2019

The world's largest airport, an gigantic bridge, an new canal: ambitous infrastructure projects are supposed to make Istanbul a major international logistics hub. But there's also criticism about these mega projects //  The freedom of two wheels and a powerful engine: Women Bikers in India

Symbolbild EU-Erweiterung

Inside Europe: 11.01.2019 11.01.2019

The trial on a deadly terror attack on a Jewish museum opens in Belgium — One of the largest data leaks in Germany's history — High-level corruption and upcoming elections in Poland — An acclaimed author in France says women over 50 are too old for sex — Helsinki: the epitome of smart city living — Greece turns to taxpayers for donations to boost its navy.
Symbolbild: Frau mit gebrochenem Herzen an Weihnachten

French women over 50 are 'too old for sex' says author 11.01.2019

An acclaimed author in France has stirred outrage and amusement by declaring women over 50 are too old for sex — at least as far as he's concerned. Whatever happened to the French art of seduction? Lisa Bryant takes a look from Paris.
Lora DiCarlo Sex Tech Award

Withdrawn CES award for sex toy prompts gender bias allegations 10.01.2019

Organizers of the world's biggest consumer tech show have withdrawn an award for a female-focused robotic sex toy and are now being accused of double standards when it comes to showcasing products.
Fan.Tastic Females-Ausstellung

Fan.Tastic Females: It's a woman's game 09.01.2019

More than 70 women, 20 different countries and one passion: football. An exhibition traveling around Germany is aiming to make female football supporters more visible by telling their stories.
Massenproteste in Nigeria

AfricaLink on Air - 08 January 2019 08.01.2019

Nigeria’s labor unions take to the streets demanding minimum wage+++ British House of Commons to discuss widespread human rights abuses in Uganda+++Corruption brings Mozambique's economy on its knees+++ Why the Belgium African museum remains controversial.

Filmszene The Avengers

Heroines rock the box office 08.01.2019

Feature films starring women draw in more money around the world than those starring men, says an analysis published by the agencies CAA and Shift7. Analysts reviewed 350 Hollywood blockbusters for the study.
Thailand setzt Abschiebung von saudischer Frau vorläufig aus

Saudi teen's asylum escape puts women's rights abuses on display 07.01.2019

A young Saudi woman was locked up by her family for half a year for refusing a forced marriage. She finally managed to escape to Thailand. Her case has made a splash on social media — but she's not the only one.
Deutschland BdT Protest gegen Menschenhandel in Berlin

Women, girls main victims of sexual exploitation trafficking: UN 07.01.2019

Women and girls account for 70 percent of global human trafficking victims, according to a United Nations report. Most victims are trafficked for sexual exploitation, with the report warning of "vast areas of impunity."
Syrien Parlamentswahl

WorldLink: Ballots over bullets 04.01.2019

In the midst of an ongoing civil war, Syrians are still trying to practice democracy. We travel to Anajra in the country's north to meet a woman who, against all the odds, has won a seat in the local council.

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DW Business Europe & Asia 04.01.2019

Fiscal Rules: Italian business hopes for a more lenient EU - Game Afoot: Game designing is still a male domain
Indien Konflikt um Sabarimala-Tempel

Mass arrests in India amid protests over women entering forbidden Hindu temple 04.01.2019

Police have detained hundreds in India's Kerala state as Hindu hardliners tried to shut down businesses in protest over the Sabarimala Temple. Meanwhile, another woman entered the shrine of the celibate god Ayyappa.
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