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The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed on November 25.
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11/26/2023
November 26, 2023
Thousands worldwide protest violence against women
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Fighting for trans rights in Bulgaria
Fighting for trans rights in Bulgaria
Gabriella Bankova went on a hunger strike in the Bulgarian capital to be able to officially change her gender.
Iran's women defend themselves against state violence
Iran's women defend themselves against state violence
Iran's system is being challenged by a women's rights movement spurred by resistance to wearing headscarves.
German police have new leads in cold cases of slain women
German police have new leads in cold cases of slain women
Police in Germany hope to finally bring justice for 22 women murdered in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Ethiopia: Rape used as weapon of war in Tigray
Ethiopia: Rape used as weapon of war in Tigray
Women and children in Tigray are still subject to sexual violence despite a peace deal, according to a new report.
Tigray: Sexual violence continues despite peace deal
Tigray: Sexual violence continues despite peace deal
DW met with a 16-year-old girl whose life was forever changed the same day a peace deal was struck.
Bulgaria: Mass protests highlight violence against women
Bulgaria: Mass protests highlight violence against women
The brutal assault on an 18-year-old woman and the leniency shown to her assailant sparked protests across Bulgaria.
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In the spotlight
India: Rape used as weapon amid Manipur violence
The clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur escalated into a series of horrific crimes against women.
India: Further reports of sexual violence emerge in Manipur
Following the sexual assault of two women in Manipur state, more cases of alleged rape and murder have been made public.
Sudan: Sexual violence against women spikes
Dozens of women and girls have been raped and sexually assaulted by fighters as the conflict approaches its third month.
What is Germany doing to combat domestic violence?
Germany has seen an increase in cases of intimate partner violence. What is the country doing to address it?
Sudan conflict fuels humanitarian disaster
As the conflict between two rival generals grinds on, there is growing concern that Sudan could run out of food.
In Ethiopia's Tigray war, rape is used as a weapon
Sexual attacks on women and girls have continued since last year's Tigray peace deal was signed. DW takes a closer look.