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Gender equality
Gender equality is the state of equal access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender.
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Japan: Women hopeful on maiden names issue after UN report
The push to allow married women to retain their maiden names is gaining momentum in Japan.
Indonesia's male-dominated government stokes gender debate
The lack of women in Indonesia's new government is a sign of inadequate gender equality, according to critics.
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.
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.
Women in blind football: Scoring for gender equality
In blind football, women are still a rarity.
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?
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.
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Belgrade Pride: Serbia's LGBTQ+ fight on after no progress
Given the lack of progress on LGBTQ+ rights, organizers of Belgrade Pride see the event as a protest, not a celebration.
EU states dash von der Leyen's gender-equal top team dream
The EU Commission chief hasn't abandoned her goal of a 50/50 gender split, but most member states have snubbed the idea.
Mollywood's #MeToo a wake-up call for film industry
India's Malayalam film industry is facing a major upheaval following the release of a report detailing harassment.
When will the pay gap in tennis be bridged?
While the Grand Slam tournaments have achieved pay parity, stops on the ATP and WTA remain in tennis's dark ages.
Startup funding: What role does female beauty play?
Women who are preceived as good-looking find it easier to sell their business ideas and products to potential investors.
Who is the woman behind Balochistan's protest movement?
In patriarchal Pakistan, Mahrang Baloch has emerged as a powerful voice of a large protest movement.
Olympic equality: Paris 2024
Paris 2024 Olympics: Historic gender parity, enhanced mixed events, and new support for mothers in sports.
Malaysia: Helping women get ahead in AI
How the NGO Women in AI is supporting women to become less dependent on their male counterparts.
Nepal: Same-sex couples face hurdles on road to recognition
Even with Nepal's Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriages, many legal hurdles persist for LGBTQ+ couples.
Women in politics: How far has Asia come?
Women in Asia have made strides in politics, partly due to gender quotas. But how close is gender parity?
Thailand moves closer to legalizing same-sex marriage
Harriet and Araya, two Thai women married in the UK, hope to soon see genuine gender equality in their home country.
Germany's Bundesrat passes gender self-identification law
Germany's upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, has passed the country's Self Determination Act.
Meet the Gambian women doing 'men's jobs'
A mechanic and a 3D printing entrepreneur are working in areas considered taboo workspaces for women in Gambia.
Germany: One in five older women faces poverty
Doing the unpaid work of caring for family members often leaves older women financially worse off than older men.
Why is Saudi Arabia heading top UN women's rights forum?
Despite ongoing repression back home, Saudi Arabia will head the UN Commission on the Status of Women next year.
Congo: From cleaning rags to business riches
How a DRC entrepreneur started cleaning houses and turned it into a multi-city business.
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
In this special edition, we see Monrovia from the sky, hear views on gender equality and meet young drug addicts.
South Korea party urges mandatory military service for women
A new conservative political party is looking to tap into male discontent over women being exempted from conscription.
Challenging sexism in football: Tanzania's women referees
The women among Tanzania's football referees want more professional recognition.
Slovakia: Surgery once again a condition for gender change
The revocation of guidelines on gender transition in Slovakia has caused dismay and concern in the LGBTQ+ community.
Afghanistan: Calls for ending Taliban's 'gender apartheid'
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai and Afghan activists have slammed the world for paying lip service to women's rights.
EU: Gender pay gap still at 13%, commission says
Progress on closing the gender pay gap in the EU has been slow, but a new directive aims at stopping employers from payi
Iceland: Women hold all-day strike for gender equality
Iceland's prime minister Katrin Jakobsdottir took part in the country's second all-day strike for gender equality.
Do partner-dependent women hinder feminism?
Are working women who rely on partners to cover their bills slowing the feminism drive?
Germany: More women join executive boards
The number of women on German company boards is increasing. But a look abroad shows how gender equality can also work.
Senegal women's group push for equal land rights in Africa
African women tend to own less land than men. One village in Senegal is fighting for gender equality in land rights.
Rwanda: challenges and progress in gender equality
DW traveled to Kigali to find out more about the advances and challenges in Rwanda's gender equality journey.
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
Are men and women equal? The 77 Percent tackles gender equality on the continent.
Manipur violence threatens women’s football status
Manipur has long dominated women's football in India, but that success has been jeopardized by violent outbreaks.
What's behind Vietnam's worsening sex ratio imbalance?
Vietnam finds itself alongside countries like China and India when it comes to skewed sex ratios.
The 'dangerous' feminists behind a Lebanese media outlet
A popular Beirut-based media platform tackles local taboos like sex, love and gender roles with distinctive humor.
Afghanistan: No more taxis for women without burqas?
The Taliban punishes cab drivers who carry women not covered by burqas. Fewer and fewer women are traveling in cities.
Africa's World Cup women raise unfair pay and sexual abuse
Many players' enthusiasm for the 2023 Cup has been eroded by poor labor conditions, unfair payments and sexual abuse.
Afghanistan: Taliban beauty salon ban worsens women's agony
The salons are one of the few remaining avenues for women to earn an income and socialize away from home.
Germany up to 6th in gender equality list, Iceland stays top
The United States slipped to 43 on the list while most countries noted a slight uptick towards gender parity.
How 'toxic' are men in Germany?
How toxic are men in Germany, really? The results of a new survey on masculinity are disturbing.
Thousands join Feminist Strike across Swiss cities
Feminist protesters have joined an annual strike against the gender pay gap and general discrimination.
Italy shies away from sex education
Italy is one of nine EU countries without compulsory sex education. Experts say this puts young people at risk.
Meet Rosalind Franklin and six other overlooked female scientists
Rosalind Franklin discovered our DNA’s double helix shape but didn’t get the credit. Her story isn't uncommon.
Taking the lead
Although today many countries are led by women, they are still underrepresented in politics and public life. Attitudes towards female politicians are still largely characterized by deeply ingrained stereotypes. So how do they cope? Three politically active women from three Asian countries tell us their stories.
Breaking chains
Economic insecurity is part of a cycle of disadvantages for women, often caused by discrimination in employment and education. Women often don't control key assets such as the family home, property, or the right to make financial decisions, further limiting their chances to break the poverty cycle. HER meets three women striving to change that.
Berlin clarifies gender equality rules for topless bathing
The city's pool operator has said all genders must be treated equally, after the case of Lotte Mies made headlines.
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