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A female weaver in the Philippines

A female weaver in the Philippines

Filipino women preserving Indigenous culture through fashion

Young female entrepreneurs in the Philippines are working with local weavers to help preserve their culture.

A woman lies on a hospital bed as another women looks at an ultra-sound screen.

A woman lies on a hospital bed as another women looks at an ultra-sound screen.

How war in Lebanon has put pregnant women and babies at risk

Miscarriages and early births have risen as people flee the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon.

Meltem Özdem smiles as she looks out over the sky while standing in a hot air balloon that she is piloting.

Meltem Özdem smiles as she looks out over the sky while standing in a hot air balloon that she is piloting.

Turkish female hot air balloon pilot is pioneer of the skies

Meet the woman who found her dream job soaring over Cappadocia’s volcanoes and mountains as a hot air balloon pilot.

Andrew and Tristan Tate are seen close up

Andrew and Tristan Tate are seen close up

Detained in Romania, Tate brothers keep delaying court case

Andrew and Tristan Tate have been under investigation for the rape and abuse of women for years without going to court.

People take to the streets of Lagos to protest against economic hardship in the country, with a man speaking into an orange megaphone, August 1, 2024

People take to the streets of Lagos to protest against economic hardship in the country, with a man speaking into an orange megaphone, August 1, 2024

Nigeria: Anger as minors appear in court over August protest

Children aged between 14 and 17 appeared before a court in the capital for a hearing related to protests in August.

A group of women in traditional clothing standing on a baseball field

A group of women in traditional clothing standing on a baseball field

Las Amazonas: The Indigenous women's softball team

The Las Amazonas softball team is shattering Mexico's gender expectations by playing softball in traditional outfits.

German lawmaker and transgender woman Nyke Slawik speaking in parliament

German lawmaker and transgender woman Nyke Slawik speaking in parliament

Germany's transgender rights law takes effect

A new law makes it easier to alter gender markers and names on official documents, a welcome recognition for some.

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DW "Eco Africa" Sendungslogo mit Partnerlogos (Composite)

Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine

AI helps farmers boost yields. Shea butter empowers women. Solar power on balconies. And a new gaming app.

Male students raise their hands in the air as they walk down a road in protest against the alleged rape of a first-year female student in Lahore

Male students raise their hands in the air as they walk down a road in protest against the alleged rape of a first-year female student in Lahore

Pakistan students protest sexual assault on-campus

Student protests have spread in Lahore after police shut down a rally, saying allegations of a campus rape were untrue.

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Videostill | Beitrag Indonesien Bali | Tourismus und Algenbauern

Tanzanian women turn to mariculture for economic empowerment

Along the Indian Ocean coast, some Tanzanian women have embraced seaweed farming as an income-generating activity.

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DW l Olympia, Sportler Frithjof Seidel

Alone among women — the story of a male synchronized swimmer

Frithjof Seidel is currently the only man in the German national synchronized swimming team.

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DW AfricaLink

Are Cameroon's Baka traditions at risk?

Elderly women of Cameroon's Indigenous Baka people are taking desperate steps to preserve their culture and way of life amid displacement by logging, mining and modern development. They continue building traditional Mongulu huts, now also embraced by a local school to remind children of their cultureal roots. Join Josey Mahachi as she talks to experts about this cultural preservation effort.

A social media search for the term menopause on a smartphone

A social media search for the term menopause on a smartphone

Menopause: German lawmakers push to break a taboo

One year before the general election, lawmakers have taken up the issue of menopause, hoping to attract female voters.

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Fokus Europa Luftverteidigung Frauen

Ukraine: Bucha's female defenders

An all-women volunteer unit is training to resist Russian attacks.

Gisele Pelicot, who has allegedly been drugged and raped by men solicited by her husband Dominique Pelicot at their home in the southern French town of Mazan, and her lawyer Stephane Babonneau attend the trial of her husband with 50 co-accused, at the courthouse in Avignon, France

Gisele Pelicot, who has allegedly been drugged and raped by men solicited by her husband Dominique Pelicot at their home in the southern French town of Mazan, and her lawyer Stephane Babonneau attend the trial of her husband with 50 co-accused, at the courthouse in Avignon, France

France: Gisele Pelicot urges social 'change' at rape trial

Pelicot, whose ex-husband is on trial along with dozens of other men, wants society to deal with sexual assault better.

A woman cycles in a headscarf

A woman cycles in a headscarf

This woman dares to cycle in conservative Pakistan region

Bicycles aren't seen as appropriate for women in much of Pakistan. Wania Riaz rides to university anyway.

Three women, wearing headscarves, sit at a table with coffee cups and handbags in front of them.

Three women, wearing headscarves, sit at a table with coffee cups and handbags in front of them.

Afghan women, forced out by Taliban, study medicine abroad

Nineteen women who had to stop studying when the Taliban came to power are finishing their medical degrees in Scotland.

An elaborate human-like figure painted on a rendered pillar surrounded by rocks

An elaborate human-like figure painted on a rendered pillar surrounded by rocks

Ancient Peru: New discoveries highlight women's rule

Archaeologists have uncovered a throne room and detailed murals indicating that a woman likely ruled Moche society.

The pink Andro-switch ring, made out of silicon, is shown close up

The pink Andro-switch ring, made out of silicon, is shown close up

Male contraception — a growing business with game changers?

There is fresh hope for men to control their fertility, but promising new products are being hampered by poor funding.

Avignon Gisele Pelicot und ihre Kinder

Avignon Gisele Pelicot und ihre Kinder

Why Pelicot rape trial made abuse video screenings public

French rape survivor Gisele Pelicot has chosen to make her trial public, determined to shame her abusers.

Women hold up posters

Women hold up posters

Turkey faces spate of brutal murders of women

Turkey has seen a wave of femicides in 2024. Women's rights groups say Erdogan's government is partly to blame.

Shift-Sendung AI Chatbots Indien

Shift-Sendung AI Chatbots Indien

Sex education with AI in India

Can an AI chatbot help Indian women with questions about sexual health?

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Shift-Sendung YeneHealth Äthiopien

FemTech startup helps women in Ethiopia

A FemTech entrepreneur aims to improve healthcare for Ethiopian women.

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DW Shift Sendungslogo

Breaking taboos: AI's role in sexual health — Shift

Sex and birth control: Can AI chatbots provide education on taboo topics? 

A young girl leans towards a notebook, away from the camera

A young girl leans towards a notebook, away from the camera

India: Rural rape victims struggle to get justice

Rape cases have sparked mass protests in major Indian cities, but perpetrators are still well protected in rural India.

Women firefighters tackle a blaze

Women firefighters tackle a blaze

Pakistan welcomes more women firefighters

Sania Samoo is ignoring disparaging comments by her family and the public to keep doing a job she loves.

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DW "Eco Africa" Sendungslogo mit Partnerlogos (Composite)

Eco Africa: Brain drain and ancient agroforestry

Tackling brain drain, ancient techniques for agroforestry, and improving water quality as a community.

Gisele Pelicot arriving at the Avignon courthouse for

Gisele Pelicot arriving at the Avignon courthouse for

Is the Pelicot rape trial sparking #MeToo moment in France?

Gisele Pelicot's case is giving hope to France's survivors of rape through chemical submission.

Germany's Laura Freigang and Giulia Gwinn in action against Austria in July.

Germany's Laura Freigang and Giulia Gwinn in action against Austria in July.

Germany's new era starts with Freigang as the big hope

New coach Christian Wück has had to ring the changes in his first squad given the impending exits of three top stars.

Ruth Chepngetich runs through the tape with arms aloft

Ruth Chepngetich runs through the tape with arms aloft

Ruth Chepngetich breaks marathon world record for women

Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich smashed the women's marathon world record in Chicago, dedicating the win to a late compatriot.

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Für Sicherheit auf Durbans Straßen - Unterwegs mit Nazreen Ally
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Keeping Durban's streets safe — on call with Nazreen Ally

Nazreen Ally has had an eventful life. She grew up with her foster father on the outskirts of Durban.

A man gestures with his hands above a list of arguments in favor of the Absolute Divorce Law

A man gestures with his hands above a list of arguments in favor of the Absolute Divorce Law

Is divorce coming to the Philippines?

The Philippines is one of only two countries in the world to still ban divorce. But the tides are shifting.

A protest poster showing the head of goddess Durga who is celebrated at the Durga Puja festival is attached to barrier fence in Kolkata, India.

A protest poster showing the head of goddess Durga who is celebrated at the Durga Puja festival is attached to barrier fence in Kolkata, India.

India: Doctor's rape casts shadow over Kolkata festival

Protesters angered by the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in August are using Durga Puja to call for change.

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Sports Life Produktion | Blindenfußball Frauen

Women in blind football: Scoring for gender equality

In blind football, women are still a rarity.

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DW AfricaLink

Ghana's new equality law — what's in it for women?

Ghana’s president has finally signed a 30-year-old gender equity bill into law. But will it actually change anything?

A woman with red hand face paint

A woman with red hand face paint

UNICEF: Over 370 million girls have faced sexual violence

The issue of sexual violence cuts across geographic, economic, and cultural boundaries, a new UNICEF report has found.

Deutschland Solingen | Mehr Frauen in die Politik | Bürgermeisterin Ioanna Zacharaki

Deutschland Solingen | Mehr Frauen in die Politik | Bürgermeisterin Ioanna Zacharaki

German mayor encouraging women to enter politics

Ioanna Zacharaki is bringing together politically minded women and preparing them for a future in German politics.

Ethiopia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Taye Atske-Selassie Amde addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly

Ethiopia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Taye Atske-Selassie Amde addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly

Ethiopia: New president signals willingness to dialogue

The newly-appointed President Taye Atske Selassie has vowed to pursue peace in Ethiopia and beyond.

Kenyan team prepare for a training exercise with cones

Kenyan team prepare for a training exercise with cones

Kenya: World Cup debut turning point for women's football

After Kenya's historic achievement of reaching the U17 World Cup, change and progress for women's football is possible.

Pictures of unindentified murder victims

Pictures of unindentified murder victims

Interpol seeks public assistance to crack cold case murders

The bodies of the 46 women were found across six European countries as many as 40 years ago.

A woman smiles as several other men look on.

A woman smiles as several other men look on.

India: Can former wrestling champion make it in politics?

Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat's political entry symbolizes a broader fight for justice and the protection of women.

Demonstrators in Paris show their support for Gisele Pelicot in September

Demonstrators in Paris show their support for Gisele Pelicot in September

Gender-based violence: What's being done to protect women?

Gisele Pelicot's mass rape and other abuse cases have sparked outrage. What's being done to stop gender-based violence?

Jackline Juma gestures to players on the training pitch

Jackline Juma gestures to players on the training pitch

Female coach breaking male barriers in African football

As head coach of men's football team FC Talanta in Kenya's top division, Jackline Juma is blazing a trail for women.

A woman wearing a dirndl speaks into a microphone in front of a large crowd at Oktoberfest

A woman wearing a dirndl speaks into a microphone in front of a large crowd at Oktoberfest

Women conquering Oktoberfest's toughest jobs

At Germany's Oktoberfest, women are managing giant beer tents, driving rickshaws and helping to build the fairground.

Tsering Lamo tends to her sheep at their sheep shed in Chushul

Tsering Lamo tends to her sheep at their sheep shed in Chushul

How India-China border tensions affect Ladakh nomads

As Ladakh nomads' traditional way of life hangs in the balance, what solutions exist to safeguard their rights?

Afghan burqa-clad women walk down a road in Kandahar on August 28, 2024

Afghan burqa-clad women walk down a road in Kandahar on August 28, 2024

EU top court rules Afghan women are a persecuted group

An Afghan woman's gender and nationality can suffice as proof of persecution for refugee status, the EU court said.

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DW Focus on Europe Sendungslogo

Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People

People from around the world flock to Oktoberfest. Women are increasingly involved in management.

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DW Sendung The 77 Percent | #238

The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

Gen Z are making their voices heard. The 77 Percent speaks with them, as well as Kenyan President William Ruto.

The Australian team celebrate a wicket

The Australian team celebrate a wicket

Women's T20 Cricket World Cup: How it works

Australia have won six of the eight Women's T20 World Cups, but challengers are emerging.

Odisha players and coach hold an India flag and pose for a group photograph

Odisha players and coach hold an India flag and pose for a group photograph

Women's football: Odisha putting India on the map

Odisha became the first-ever Indian team, men's or women's, to reach the group stages of the Asian Champions League.