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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, 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.
Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein 'pays millions to settle sexual misconduct civil lawsuits' 24.05.2019

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, accused of sexual misconduct, has reportedly reached a multimillion-dollar provisional deal with alleged victims that covers all civil proceedings.
Chicago McDonalds Protest Sexuelle Belästigung #metoo

McDonald's in US faces dozens of sexual harassment complaints 21.05.2019

More than two dozen employees of the fast food chain have filed a series of sexual harassment complaints, which include incidents of groping and indecent exposure that allegedly took place at McDonald's in 20 US cities.

Frau mit Smartphone

UK police order rape victims to hand over phone data 29.04.2019

Under a new policy in Britain, rape victims must turn over their mobile devices to police or risk having their cases dropped. The change has outraged rights advocates, who say it will deter people from reporting crimes.
Äthiopien Gipfeltreffen der Afrikanischen Union in Addis Abeba

AfricaLink on Air - 23 April 2019 23.04.2019

African leaders give Sudan's transitional military council three months to hand over power to civilians after emergency AU summit+++Mali president names former finance minister Boubou Cisse new prime minister+++A group of young men in The Gambia are turning tyres into street bins to keep their environment clean.
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Inside Europe 18.04.2019 18.04.2019

In the aftermath of the Notre Dame fire, we hear about the extent of the devastation and take a look at the challenges ahead — A new museum in Sarajevo honors a local war hero — How Slovakia 'accidentally' banned foreign national anthems — The campaign to stamp out widespread sexual harassment in the European Parliament — And Russians' increasing dissatisfaction with life amid price hikes.
Symbolbild sexuelle Belästigung am Arbeitsplatz

Inside Europe: Fighting sexual harassment in the EU Parliament 17.04.2019

European Parliament staffers have launched a campaign in the leadup to the EU elections urging MEPs to tackle sexual harassment in the Brussels institution. Ryan Heath from Politico Europe says the upcoming vote is a chance to bring in a new group of politicians willing to change the toxic culture of abuse.
MeToo Kampagne

#MeToo Mexico stirs the cultural industry 05.04.2019

After being accused of sexual harassment as part of a wave of #MeToo allegations, the Mexican musician Armando Vega Gil killed himself. How does that impact the newly created movement in the country?
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Inside Europe 21.03.2019 22.03.2019

Anger in New Zealand and Australia over Erdogan’s comments - La Scala pulls the plug on Saudi funding – North Macedonia: what’s in a name - Brexit sours British taste buds in Berlin - History unites Greek and Turkish Cypriots – A setback for the Fidesz party - Karate helps heals abuse victims in France - A new approach to death in Athens - A national leader whose talents don't stop at politics

Symbolbild Gewalt gegen Frauen

Inside Europe: Karate heals abuse victims in France 22.03.2019

The global #MeToo movement against sexual violence has come a long way in just a short time— but most agree not far enough. In Europe alone, studies show one in 20 women has been raped, and many still do not report sexual assaults. But in France, a former karate champion is teaching women to heal through her martial art. Lisa Bryant has this report from the Paris suburb of Saint Denis.

Indien Women's Wall

WorldLink: Walking against rape in India 08.03.2019

Last month thousands of women in India walked 10,000 kilometers across the country to raise awareness of the prevalence of rape. The march aimed to shine a spotlight on the pervasive victim-blaming culture which campaigners say often allows perpetrators to escape punishment. DW met up with a 65-year-old rape survivor who is still fighting for justice 25 years on.

Syrien Krieg - Kind in Rakka

WorldLink: New beginnings 08.03.2019

A French couple is desperate to repatriate their grandchildren from the ruins of Islamic State and Russian bands push back against the government's crackdown on Western pop music. Plus, we hear from a former nun who is speaking out against the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of the Catholic Church and women in India march against the culture of victim blaming.
Pink

Brit Awards: Pink scoops special prize as women take center stage 21.02.2019

The Brit Awards have been criticized for sexism in the past, with a perceived lack of female artists involved in the UK's top music industry awards event. This time around, organizers sought to address those concerns.
'Love in in the Bin' von Banksy

Just how much is too much? Provocative moments in culture in 2018 27.12.2018

In times of political turmoil, the cultural scene also aims to take a stand. The year 2018 made it clear how necessary controversial debate is and how unclear some red lines are.
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