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#MeToo movement

The social movement using the #MeToo hashtag was first launched on Twitter to draw attention to those involved in sexual misconduct and those who cover it up. It first gained prominence in October 2017.

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Roman Polanski has threatened to sue the Academy after being expelled from the organization last week.
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Actress Ashley Judd sues Harvey Weinstein

The lawsuit claims Weinstein smeared Judd to ruin her chance of playing a role after she refused his sexual advances.
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The Swedish Academy confirmed "unacceptable behavior" had taken place after a scandal split the Nobel-linked body.
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Head of Swedish Academy resigns

The Swedish Academy has come under fire for how it has handled an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.
CultureApril 13, 2018
Nobelpreis - Medaille für Literatur, Physik, Chemie und Medizin

How #MeToo is dividing the Nobel literature academy

A sexual assault scandal has led to resignations at the Swedish Academy, which awards the Nobel Prize in Literature.
CultureApril 9, 2018
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Labour MP launches #PayMeToo

British MP Stella Creasy has launched a campaign giving women advice on how to deal with the gender pay gap
SocietyApril 2, 2018
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UK rape victims left out in the cold

The prevalence of sexual harassment and abuse toward women in the UK has never been more under the spotlight.
SocietyMarch 31, 2018
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Brazilian sports journalists denounce harassment

Fifty-two female sports journalists have launched a campaign to gather reports of harassment suffered on the job.
SocietyMarch 28, 2018
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'Women's rights need more than a social media campaign'

Activist V.S. Elizabeth tells DW that the #MeToo movement in India is restricted to the educated middle class.
SocietyMarch 15, 2018
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Berlin and beyond

Germany has been less vocal on #MeToo than other countries, but does that imply inaction? Tamsin Walker finds out.
SocietyMarch 9, 2018
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PoliticsMarch 9, 201829:59 min
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WorldLink: Women of the world

From women in post-conflict Kobane, to peace-building, #MeToo, suffragettes and Aboriginal rights.
PoliticsMarch 9, 201859:00 min
Symbolbild EU-Erweiterung

Inside Europe 08.03.18

On today's program: Italy's political earthquake – Is there a future for Italy’s ‘big babies’? - Germany's right-wing AfD party visits Syria - #MeToo at the European Parliament - Tensions resurface between historic rivals Greece and Turkey - Migrant deaths in the River Evros - Migrants shut out of a food bank in Germany - Disabled models on the Milan catwalk - 16-year-olds get the vote in Malta.
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Germany has been quieter about #MeToo than other countries, but does that mean the nation has failed to engage?
SocietyMarch 9, 201804:33 min
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Inside Europe: #MeToo at the European Parliament

When sexual harassment became a global headline with the Harvey Weinstein revelations in the US, stories emerged about horrible abuse in the halls of the European Parliament too. From Brussels, Teri Schultz looks into whether the situation has gotten any better for women.
PoliticsMarch 9, 201805:26 min
Symbolbild Frauen Japan

#MeToo's slow progress in male-dominated Japan

The #MeToo movement is making slow - yet steady - inroads in male-dominated Japanese society and politics.
PoliticsMarch 8, 2018
Terry Reintke with #metoo sign

Has #MeToo changed the EU?

US sexual harassment scandals sparked ugly revelations in Brussels too. Can women expect change?
PoliticsMarch 8, 2018
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#MeToo movement meets China's firewall

Chinese feminists fighting sexual harassment at universities face censorship and government crackdowns.
SocietyMarch 7, 2018
Ahn Hee-jung, governor of South Chungcheong Province, speaks during a press conference

South Korean politician resigns over rape accusations

South Korean governor Ahn Hee-jung is the country's most high profile figure to be taken down by the #MeToo movement.
PoliticsMarch 6, 2018
Guillermo del Toro (L) accepts the Oscar for Best Picture for "The Shape of Water."

Best picture goes to 'The Shape of Water'

Director del Toro dedicated his win to young filmmakers, and best actress Frances McDormand hailed female talent.
FilmMarch 5, 2018
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'Emoji Movie' wins Razzie for worst picture

"The Emoji Movie" — an animated film staring Sir Patrick Stewart — was picked as worst picture of 2017.
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French actor Vanessa Paradis is supporting the "Now We Act" campaign

After #MeToo, France says #NowWeAct

At the César awards, films stars will do their bit to help raise money to support victims of sexual assault.
CultureMarch 2, 2018
"Die letzte Spur" in Berlin

German film industry addresses gender inequality

Along with sexual harassment in the film industry, there's a huge gap in female representation in the media.
CultureFebruary 20, 2018
BAFTA Awards 2018 Allison Janney

Full list of BAFTA winners and nominees

The "British Oscars" were handed out in a ceremony marked by the sexual harassment scandals in the film industry.
FilmFebruary 18, 2018
Saoirse Ronan

BAFTA actors call for end to sexual abuse

The plea came in a letter published ahead of the BAFTA British film awards, where many stars opted to wear black.
PoliticsFebruary 18, 2018
Woman sitting on the floor, hugging her legs, head on knees

German group rape suspects in court

An 18-year-old believed to be part of a group that allegedly raped several girls in Germany has turned himself in.
CrimeFebruary 16, 2018
68. Berlinale – Eröffnung - Anke Engelke und Dieter Kosslick

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The film world hits the red carpet for Berlinale's opening film, Wes Anderson's "Isle of Dogs."
CultureFebruary 15, 2018
Deutschland Berlin Film Berlinale Filmfestival 2012 roter Teppisch

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Here's how the #MeToo debate has been fueled even before the Berlin film festival kicked off.
CultureFebruary 15, 2018
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The US president has finally condemned domestic violence after one of his aides stepped down over related charges.
PoliticsFebruary 15, 2018
Venedig Film Pieta Kim Ki-Duk

Abused S. Korean actress slams 'hypocritical' Berlinale

The South Korean actress who has accused director Kim Ki-duk of sexual abuse has denounced the Berlin film fest.
FilmFebruary 13, 2018
Dieter Kosslick - Direktor der Internationalen Filmfestspiele Berlin

'An avalanche of changes' will follow #MeToo

The Berlin International Film Festival's director, Dieter Kosslick, reveals what makes this year's program special.
FilmFebruary 13, 2018
Harvey Weinstein in March 2017

New York prosecutor sues Harvey Weinstein's studio

New York's Attorney General has sued Harvey Weinstein's ex-studio for failing to protect staff from sexual harassment.
CrimeFebruary 12, 2018
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Trump laments resignations over abuse claims

In a tweet, the US president has questioned whether "due process" still exists after a pair of White House resignations.
PoliticsFebruary 10, 2018
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French environment minister denies harassment allegations

Nicolas Hulot, France's environment minister and activist, has rejected claims of sexual harassment.
CrimeFebruary 8, 2018
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Berlinale film festival 2018 announces full program

The festival's 68th edition will address the #MeToo movement and industry gender parity through side events.
CultureFebruary 6, 2018
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More than 70 women have accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct, including rape.
CrimeFebruary 4, 2018
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Selling underwear – especially luxurious and alluring underwear – is big business in France where long-established lingerie houses have long used seduction as their main sales argument. But the ‘hashtag me too’ movement has provoked a re-think. John Laurenson went down to the International Lingerie Show in Paris to find out how they’re re-branding lingerie in the post-Weinstein world.
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Grid girls have been a staple of F1 but the new owners have decided to end the practice, which has been labeled sexist.
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