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#MeToo

A movement using the #MeToo hashtag spread to draw attention to sexual assault. It came to the fore after a social media post by Alyssa Milano regarding allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

The #MeToo movement was started by Tarana Burke before allegations of sexual misconduct against Weinstein, but it was a post by Alyssa Milano calling for women to show they had also experienced sexual harassment or abuse by posting #MeToo. Millions of people have used the hashtag, including celebrities, politicians and athletes. This is an automatic compilation of DW content on the #MeToo movement.

USA New York | Weinstein Prozess | Harvey Weinstein

Fresh charges against Harvey Weinstein as NYC rape trial opens 06.01.2020

Film producer Harvey Weinstein is accused of raping two women, for which he could get a life sentence. At the same time as his trial, new sexual assault charges were brought against him in Los Angeles.
Symbolbild drittes Geschlecht

Singular 'they' crowned word of the decade by US linguists 04.01.2020

US linguists have picked the gender-neutral pronoun "they" as their word of the decade. The term beat a list of contenders that included "meme," "#BlackLivesMatter" and "'MeToo" to win the crown.
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A turbocharged decade: The 2010s 27.12.2019

Smartphone text neck syndrome, #MeToo and Netflix: At the end of 2009, who would have thought so much in technology, climate and politics could change in just one decade.
Japan Freie Journalistin Shiori Ito

Japan: Journalist wins high-profile #MeToo case 18.12.2019

Journalist Shiori Ito has won her rape allegation case against a prominent TV host in Japan. Ito became the face of the #MeToo movement in the conservative country when she spoke out about her experience.

USA New York | Harvey Weinstein verlässt das Gericht nach einer Anhöhrung

Harvey Weinstein bail increased over ankle bracelet issues 11.12.2019

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein owes the court an extra $1 million for tampering with his monitoring device. His defunct film company is also said to have settled with over a dozen accusers for $25 million.
Alkiviades Alki David

Greek billionaire told to pay $58 million for harassment 03.12.2019

A US jury has ordered Greek billionaire Alkiviades "Alki" David to pay $58 million to his assistant for sexual harassment. David frequently erupted in profanities during the civil lawsuit.
USA Zeuge untermauert Vorwürfe gegen Trump in Impeachment-Ermittlungen

US ambassador to EU Sondland accused of sexual misconduct 28.11.2019

Three women have accused Gordon Sondland of sexual misconduct before he was appointed US ambassador. Sondland has said the accusations are "politically motivated."
USA New York | #MeToo Rally vor dem Trump International Hotel am Columbus Circle

#MeToo and more — five hashtags for equality 15.10.2019

Two years ago, the #MeToo tweets shocked the film industry and lead to a worldwide movement against sexual harassment. Ever since, women have been using creative hashtags in the fight for more gender equality.
München Oktoberfest 2019

The dark side of Oktoberfest 04.10.2019

Beer, brass bands, party: Amid all the fun, women are more aware of sexual harassment at the Oktoberfest following #MeToo. Here are some of a flower seller's tricks to avoid being groped while working on the Wiesn.
Placido Domingo

Placido Domingo resigns as general director of LA Opera after sexual harrasment claims 02.10.2019

The legendary opera singer Placido Domingo has resigned from the Los Angeles Opera after a series of sexual harassment accusations. It follows the cancellation of a run of concerts.
Sandra Muller, Initiatorin der #metoo-Debatte in Frankreich

Woman behind French #MeToo fined for defamation 25.09.2019

Sandra Muller, the French journalist who launched the French version of the #MeToo movement, expressed her dismay over a ruling she called "a message to shut up." Her lawyer said they would appeal the decision.
Placido Domingo

Opera star Placido Domingo withdraws from New York Met after sexual assault allegations 25.09.2019

Opera veteran Placido Domingo has withdrawn from upcoming performances with the New York Metropolitan Opera in light of recent accusations of sexual harassment. Domingo indicated he will never sing there again.
USA Journalistinnen Jodi Kantor und Megan Twohey in New York

'She Said': #MeToo and the makings of a movement 25.09.2019

On October 5, 2017, groundbreaking reporting from The New York Times revealed that Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein had a history of sexually assaulting women. It also kickstarted a conversation with global resonance.
USA, Nantucket: Schauspieler Kevin Spacey bei der Anhörung

Prosecutors drop sexual assault case against Kevin Spacey 17.07.2019

The Hollywood star had been accused of groping a 18-year-old man at a Massachusetts bar in 2016. But the case collapsed after the alleged victim refused to testify.
Dianelys Alfonso kubanische Sängerin und Komponistin

#MeToo Cuba: Will the movement spread to the island? 27.06.2019

An abuse accusation against one of the island's most prominent musicians raises questions over Cuba's lack of #MeToo. The country currently has no organized involvement in the global feminist movement.
#metoo Protest Schriftzug

#MeToo anti-harassment treaty adopted by UN labor agency 21.06.2019

The International Labor Organization (ILO) has adopted a new treaty against violence and harassment in the workplace. Sparked by the #MeToo movement, six countries still abstained from the plans, including Russia.
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