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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.

Big Issue Female Genital Mutilation in Guinea 18.10.2018

The brutal practice of female circumcision is still deeply ingrained in the Guinean culture - despite having officially been banned years ago. What will it take to put an end to FGM for good? A group of young Guinean women hope they are on the right track.
Norwegen Elverum - Deutsche Besatzung in Norwegen nach Kriegsende

Norway apologizes to war-time 'German girls' 18.10.2018

Norway has apologized to women and their descendants ostracized after World War Two for coupling or having children with occupying German soldiers. Prime Minister Erna Solberg said Norwegian reprisals were "shameful."

Saudi Arabian women fighting back 18.10.2018

Despite a wave of social reforms coming into effect earlier this year, Saudia Arabia is still one of the most restrictive countries for women in the world. But since a number of key restrictions were lifted, women are now allowed to take part in sports - including boxing.
Steve Penny

Former USA Gymnastics president arrested in Larry Nassar case 18.10.2018

Authorities believe that Steve Penny purposely disposed of documents relating to Larry Nassar's activities. Nassar was convicted of sexual assault, after being accused by more than 150 women and girls.
Syrische Flüchtlingskinder in türkischer Schule

Turkey's government writes working women out of textbooks 17.10.2018

Turkey's Education Ministry has sparked concern with its move to remake learning materials for students. Researchers found that new textbooks diminish women's role in the workforce and emphasize religion.
Australien Senatorin Larissa Waters von der Partei der Grünen spricht im Parlament

Women who breastfeed in public still have a hard time 17.10.2018

Last year an Australian politician became the first woman to breastfeed her baby in parliament. In an interview with DW she said she was performing a perfectly normal biological function.
Ausstellung über Kopftücher in Wien

Unveiling the history of the headscarf 17.10.2018

A headscarf is often associated today with the head coverings worn by Muslim women. But an exhibition at Vienna's Weltmuseum shows the many — and sometimes contradictory — meanings the headscarf has embodied over time.
Europaparlament Terry Reintke mit #metoo Schild

Sexual abuse and violence against women widespread in Europe's parliaments 16.10.2018

Almost half of female politicians and parliamentary staff in Europe say they've been threatened with violence, according to a study. A majority of parliaments don't have a mechanism for women to speak out or seek help.
#metoo Protest Schriftzug

One year of #MeToo: A timeline of events 15.10.2018

After several women publicly accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct, #MeToo, the hashtag that would become the emblem of a worldwide movement of empowerment, was launched a year ago.
M J Akbar - Vom Journalist zum Politiker

#MeToo claims rejected by Indian minister, former editor 14.10.2018

#MeToo claims have been rejected by India's junior foreign minister, a former editor of newspapers. In recent days, at least 10 women, mostly journalists, have accused M.J. Akbar of harassment as far back as 2007.
Rumänien Bukarest - Junger Mann mit Regenbogenflagge bei Protesten

Why Romania's same-sex marriage referendum was a huge flop 12.10.2018

Last weekend Romanians voted on whether to constitutionally redefine marriage as the union between a man and a woman. The current definition of marriage uses the gender-neutral term "spouses." In order for the result to be binding, 30 percent of voters needed to take part, but just 20 percent showed up to vote. Keith Walker asks Bucharest-based journalist Kit Gillet why the referendum failed.

Geburt durch Kaiserschnitt

Doctors warn of alarming C-section 'epidemic' 12.10.2018

Millions of women are having unnecessary and potentially harmful caesarean sections instead of vaginal birth, doctors said in new research. Elective use of C-sections is becoming an "epidemic," they said.

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.
100 Billionen Simbabwe-Dollar von 2008

Africa Link on Air - 11 October 2018 11.10.2018

Zimbabwe's economy hits rock bottom+++Sierra Leone stand off with world football governing body FIFA continues+++Malawians protest over plans to erect a Mahatma Ghandi statue in Blantyre+++Africa losing thousands of elephants each year due to rising demand for ivory in Asia

Deutschland Prozess um liberalen Rektor an Hochschule | Ansgar Wucherpfennig

Vatican refuses to approve liberal German theologian 10.10.2018

A Frankfurt theological college rector left in limbo by Rome for his liberal views on homosexuality and women has won backing from German bishops and professors. Ansgar Wucherpfennig says he won't retract past remarks.
Mexiko City Bundespolizei

Mexico: Couple claim to have killed up to 20 women 09.10.2018

A couple in Mexico may have killed up to 20 people, often luring their victims with offers of cheap baby clothes. They have also reportedly confessed to selling one of the dead women's 2-month-old baby to another couple.
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