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A woman holds up a purple sign during an International Women's Day protest in Lagos, Nigera.
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International Women's Day

Celebrated annually on March 8, International Women's Day has been a focal point in the women's rights movement for more than a century.

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A Palestinian woman walks past the rubble of buildings destroyed in previous Israeli bombardments, in Rafah

UN: Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead are women, children

The UN Human Rights Office has said the findings indicate a "systematic violation" of "international humanitarian law."
ConflictsNovember 9, 202402:01 min
DW Sendung Sports Life: Nokotta Girl, Sumo Ringerin

Breaking the Holy Ring — women take on Sumo

20 year old Rio Hasegawa lives and practices Sumo in Tokyo. One day she wants to become World Champion.
SportsNovember 8, 202412:33 min
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A gossiper's friend & how to think about drinking

A mental trick that helps women drink less alcohol, and a social trick that lets gossipers hide their true intentions.
ScienceNovember 7, 202430:00 min
Imane Khelif bites her gold medal from boxing in the Paris Olympics

Algeria condemns 'baseless' Imane Khelif medical leak

Months after winning gold in the Paris Olympics, Algeria's Imane Khelif has been under continued criticism.
SportsNovember 6, 2024
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.
ArtsNovember 5, 202402:44 min
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.
ConflictsNovember 4, 202403:06 min
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

Meltem Özdem found her dream job soaring over Cappadocia's volcanoes and mountains as a hot air balloon pilot.
SocietyNovember 4, 202404:53 min
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.
Human RightsNovember 1, 2024
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.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 31, 202426:06 min
French actor Gerard Depardieu

French actor Gerard Depardieu's sexual assault trial delayed

The case against 75-year-old Depardieu has been delayed until March due to the actor's poor health.
CrimeOctober 28, 2024
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.
SocietyOctober 25, 202401:45 min
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.
SportsOctober 25, 202412:34 min
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.
HealthOctober 24, 2024
Fokus Europa Luftverteidigung Frauen

Ukraine: Bucha's female defenders

An all-women volunteer unit is training to resist Russian attacks.
SocietyOctober 24, 202404:56 min
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.
SocietyOctober 23, 202402:27 min
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.
EducationOctober 23, 202402:06 min
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.
ArtsOctober 22, 2024
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.
BusinessOctober 20, 2024
Shift-Sendung AI Chatbots Indien

Sex education with AI in India

Can an AI chatbot help Indian women with questions about sexual health?
Digital WorldOctober 19, 202402:11 min
Shift-Sendung YeneHealth Äthiopien

FemTech startup helps women in Ethiopia

A FemTech entrepreneur aims to improve healthcare for Ethiopian women.
HealthOctober 19, 202402:33 min
DW Shift Sendungslogo

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

Sex and birth control: Can AI chatbots provide education on taboo topics? 
Digital WorldOctober 19, 202412:34 min
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.
EqualityOctober 17, 202402:30 min
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.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 17, 202426:04 min
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.
SportsOctober 15, 2024
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.
SportsOctober 13, 2024
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.
SocietyOctober 11, 2024
Sports Life Produktion | Blindenfußball Frauen

Women in blind football: Scoring for gender equality

In blind football, women are still a rarity.
SportsOctober 11, 202412:36 min
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?
SocietyOctober 10, 202425:42 min
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.
PoliticsOctober 9, 202400:59 min
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.
PoliticsOctober 9, 2024
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.
SportsOctober 6, 2024
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.
CultureOctober 5, 202412:33 min
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.
Law and JusticeOctober 4, 2024
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.
SocietyOctober 3, 202426:04 min
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.
SocietyOctober 2, 202402:57 min
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.
SportsOctober 1, 2024
A group of women put their hands in a circle, touching a pile of basketballs

Gambia's female basketballers take to the court

A growing number of girls and women are taking their place in Gambia's world of sports, inspiring the next generation.
SportsSeptember 30, 202402:19 min
Indian worker with mask

Indian women push for better working conditions

In New Delhi, women are collaborating to cut their exposure to toxic air.
BusinessSeptember 30, 202404:33 min
A family pushing prams walking down a street

What's behind Russia's plan to ban 'child-free' ideology?

Russia's parliament is working on a "child-free" ideology ban. Is this another crackdown on women's rights?
PoliticsSeptember 28, 2024
DW AfricaLink

African women: Overcoming leadership challenges

Women who lead or aspire to lead face multifaceted challenges globally. In many African countries, women face gender biases, workplace stereotypes, and a lack of mentorship. How can they navigate these obstacles? Josey Mahachi talks to South African education minister Siviwe Gwarube, Mary Ayim-Segbefia from Ghana's NAFTI, and Nigeria's youngest commissioner, Nafisat Buge.
SocietySeptember 26, 202426:50 min
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How women are solving Ghana's water hyacinth scourge

Women in Ghana are turning invasive water hyacinths into stunning sustainable clothing and household products.
SocietySeptember 25, 202404:43 min
Emanuela Rusta referees a match between Real Madrid and Sporting Lisbon

Female referee deletes Instagram after sexist messages

Albanian referee Emanuela Rusta got rid of her social media account after constant remarks about her appearance.
SportsSeptember 21, 2024
Malawi Mchinji 2024 | GirlZ Off Mute Projekt an Mädchenschule

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SocietySeptember 20, 202401:45 min
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Why Black women should embrace their natural hair

Discover Nigeria's booming hair industry, where local players are catching up to Asian giants in the wig and weave market. Plus, as Miss Universe 2024 approaches, celebrate Zozibini Tunzi, the first Black woman to win with afro-textured hair, defying advice to wear a wig.
SocietySeptember 20, 202427:34 min
Women look at colorful tupperware bowls.

How Tupperware parties empowered homebound suburban women

As the plastic kitchenware company files for bankruptcy, DW looks at how a business model became a cultural phenomenon.
LifestyleSeptember 20, 2024
A security guard stands watch with a gun

Bangladesh's garment workers return to jobs after unrest

Can the new interim government tackle longstanding problems affecting the industry?
BusinessSeptember 18, 202401:44 min
A group of Maasai men and women in traditional dress stand in a semi-circle watching two rangers plant a sapling in a nature conservation area in Kenya

How Maasai women protect their communities with green skills

Maasai women in Kenya’s Maasai Mara region are learning how to farm and grow trees to conserve the environment.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 16, 202405:29 min
A mural of Jina Mahsa Amini in Dublin

Iran: Yearning for freedom 2 years after Mahsa Amini's death

The tragic death of Jina Mahsa Amini sparked a protest movement, turning the young woman into a symbol of resistance.
SocietySeptember 13, 2024
A young female doctor takes part in a sit-in in Kolkata

India: Striking doctors defy government over rape, murder

Rejecting a court order and an offer of talks, junior doctors in India continue their protest over the Kolkata rape.
SocietySeptember 12, 2024
Harvey Weinstein in New York court

Harvey Weinstein taken to hospital for heart surgery

Jailed former movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized due to "due to severe medical conditions."
Law and JusticeSeptember 9, 2024