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Bangladesh lacks women in politics

Bangladesh lacks women in politics

DW talks to women in Bangladesh about how they feel about the low number of women running in the 2026 election.
BangladeshFebruary 10, 202603:25 min
An elder woman in a red headscarf

Bangladesh's minorities report harassment ahead of polls

Bangladesh's minorities report harassment ahead of polls

Minority communities describe a climate of fear marked by killings, arson and intimidation.
BangladeshFebruary 9, 202609:14 min
Runner Joan Chelimo addressing a large group of schoolchildren outdoors inside a school courtyard, with classroom buildings visible in the background.

A Kenyan runner championing women's rights

A Kenyan runner championing women's rights

Kenyan runner Joan Chelimo is highlighting the issue of gender-based violence in her grassroots work.
KenyaJanuary 23, 202605:26 min
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Women's health suffers, bearing the brunt of household labor

Women still shoulder most of the labor at home, leading to emotional fatigue and depression, according to research.
EuropeDecember 18, 2025
A group of people wearing black clothes are seen holding a rally against GBV in the Zambian capital Lusaka in April 2024

Zambia: Hope in the fight against gender-based violence

Half of all Zambian women have experienced physical, emotional or sexual violence. But change is on the horizon.
ZambiaNovember 24, 2025
A female Pakistani doctor examines a patient's condition

Pakistan's women fight to enter the labor force

In Pakistan, Dr. Sobia Yaqub defies norms — proving education can empower women and reshape the nation.
PakistanNovember 9, 202505:34 min