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

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Rammstein live in Odense, Denmark

Rammstein lawyers to file charges against accusers

Rammstein lawyers to file charges against accusers

Till Lindemann’s lawyers will take legal steps against the women who have accused the star of recruiting them for sex.
Music20 hours ago
Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis speaking at Liberty University

Ron DeSantis' controversial policies

Ron DeSantis' controversial policies

Florida's governor, a Republican presidential hopeful, has repeatedly targeted "woke ideology."
PoliticsJune 8, 202305:10 min
A person wearing a mask waves a pink flag with a black lightning bolt. Other protesters stand in the background.

Lawyer unfazed by Poland abortion rights case defeat at ECHR

Lawyer unfazed by Poland abortion rights case defeat at ECHR

Polish women challenging Warsaw's abortion laws at the ECHR had their cases dismissed, but many more are still to come.
PoliticsJune 8, 2023
Till Lindemann in Hamburg

Rammstein allegations spotlight concert safety for women

Rammstein allegations spotlight concert safety for women

Assault accusations against Till Lindemann see the issue of security for women at concerts return to the spotlight.
CultureJune 7, 2023
Mahnaz Akbari, former commander of the Afghan National Army's Female Tactical Platoon

Future in US uncertain for Afghan women who fought Taliban

Future in US uncertain for Afghan women who fought Taliban

Afghan women who fought alongside US troops are now fighting for the right to stay in the United States.
PoliticsJune 7, 202301:47 min
Doctors performing a surgery at an operation theater

India: Why are doctors performing needless hysterectomies?

India: Why are doctors performing needless hysterectomies?

Doctors are tricking vulnerable women into unnecessary hysterectomies, critics say.
SocietyJune 7, 2023
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In the spotlight

The wreckage of burnt-out car is pictured, allegedly destroyed by separatist fighters

Cameroonian women win German Africa Prize for peace efforts

The 1st National Women's Convention for Peace in Cameroon were honored for efforts toward ending the Anglophone crisis.
SocietyJune 6, 2023
An Indian online gamer playing on the smartphone

India: Female gamers face abuse as industry booms

Widespread internet access has brought gaming closer to the masses, but female gamers are increasingly facing abuse.
SocietyJune 6, 2023
An illustration of a person with Asian features and long red hair on a bright yellow background

Indonesia: Women-focused media struggles with threats

Konde.co, which gives voice to marginalized women and minority groups, is often the target of threats.
SocietyJune 2, 202304:14 min
A Kashmiri tribal woman

Kashmir: The difficult journey of pregnant nomadic women

For pregnant nomadic women in India-administered Kashmir, access to doctors and hospitals is limited.
SocietyMay 31, 202302:53 min
This app provides security alerts to Afghans

The app helping Afghans stay safe

Sara Wahedi created a security alert app after witnessing an explosion near her Kabul home.
TechnologyMay 30, 202301:44 min
Girls in Kashmir practice martial arts Girls practice taekwondo outside at an afterschool academy

Kashmiri girl teaches classmates self-defense

At just 15 years old, Darafshan Mohudin has opened a martial arts academy that is popular with her female classmates.
SocietyMay 15, 202302:45 min