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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.

U.S. Gymnastik Meiserschaften Morgan Hurd

US Olympic Committee to shut down USA Gymnastics 06.11.2018

The move to decertify USA Gymnastics comes as the organization has struggled to recover from a sexual abuse scandal. The US Olympic Committee said gymnasts "deserve better."
Nordkorea Alltag - Frauen in Pjöngjang

Rights group: North Korean women face rampant sexual abuse 01.11.2018

Interviews with North Korean refugees and ex-officials reveal widespread sexual abuse and total impunity. Despite the horrendous scale of abuse against women, just five people were convicted of rape in 2015.

Google

Google: 48 employees fired for sexual misconduct 25.10.2018

Google's CEO has said the company is taking a "hard line approach" in response. Sexual misconduct has become a major issue in Silicon Valley, with 65 percent of women saying they have reported unwanted advances.
Deutschland Meetoo Demonstration in Berlin

WorldLink: Year 1 of #MeToo 20.10.2018

This week we're marking the first anniversary of the #MeToo movement that originated in the US and has since spread across the globe. A year after media mogul Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual assault and the hashtag went viral, what's changed? We also walk with migrants in Venezuela, meet a blind balloon artist and look back at the 1968 hit musical Oliver! with star Mark Lester.
WorldLink, #metoo Germany

WorldLink: #MeToo German style 20.10.2018

It's been a year since the #MeToo hashtag began grabbing attention on social media. Over the past 12 months, prominent figures in the United States have been outed, dismissed from their positions, charged and in the case of Bill Cosby, sentenced for sexual assault. But in Germany the debate has followed a different path, as WorldLink columnist Tamsin Walker explains.
WorldLink, #metoo Germany

Berlin and Beyond: #MeToo, German style 19.10.2018

From the outset, the German response to the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment and assault was noted for its quiet. Tamsin Walker asks how that has changed a year on from its arrival.
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.
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.
USA Pennsylvania - Bill Cosby vor Urteilsverkündigung

Bill Cosby sentenced to at least 3 years in prison 25.09.2018

The ex-comedian was handed a three to 10-year prison sentence for drugging and assaulting a woman in 2004. He must now register as a sex offender and attend counseling.
Rajendra Pachauri IPCC

Ex-UN climate chief faces trial in India for sexual offenses 15.09.2018

An Indian court has ruled there is enough evidence for former United Nations climate chief Rajendra Pachauri to be tried on sex crime charges. A former colleague has accused him of stalking and intimidation.
Jahreshauptversammlung Deutscher Bühnenverein

Majority of Germans support #MeToo in schools 13.09.2018

Most adults and teens in Germany believe that discussing assault and inequality in schools can help combat these problems. A majority of Germans also believe that workplace discrimination remains a major problem.
Deutschland Frauenbewegung - Internationaler Frauentag in Hamburg 1980

Why hurling tomatoes became a symbol for the German women's movement 13.09.2018

A new digital archive is shining a light on the history of German feminism. The archive was launched 50 years after an angry female student hurled tomatoes at student leaders, demanding to be heard.
CBS CEO Leslie Moonves

CBS boss Les Moonves resigns after assault claims 10.09.2018

Police have called the allegations against the veteran television executive Les Moonves "credible and consistent." CBS was reportedly already working on Moonves' exit from the company.
Schauspieler - Gerard Depardieu

French film star Gerard Depardieu rejects rape claims 30.08.2018

French police have launched a preliminary probe into a rape complaint against actor Gerard Depardieu. The 69-year-old film star was "stunned" by the complaint, his lawyer said.
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