Five years of the Istanbul Convention: the protection of women begins with men
Measures against violence against women are clearly formulated in the Istanbul Convention. Now they just have to be implemented consistently....
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Supreme Court in Mexico: The Trailblazer
For the first time, a woman becomes head of the Supreme Court in Mexico. Norma Lucía Piña is considered an...
Digital violence against women: “Don’t share a password with your partner”
Digital violence is on the rise. Ophélie Ivombo and Nathalie Brunneke from the women's shelter coordination association provide tips for...
The Iranian regime’s moral police: the West allows itself to be played with
Morality police or not - oppression of women and inhuman ideology are the cornerstones of the regime. The vice squad...
Femicides in Germany: “I believed him”
Violence in partnerships is part of everyday life in Germany. Every third day a woman dies. Svenja Beck survived two...
Justice in Afghanistan: Taliban decree even more Sharia
By order of the Taliban chief, draconian Sharia punishments now apply nationwide in Afghanistan. As in Iran, "rebellion" carries the...
Protests in Iran: Only one life in freedom
It is the under-40s who are taking to the streets with their anger against the Islamic Republic. Don't let the...
Statistics on women’s shelters: no capacity, continued violence
In 2021, fewer women sought protection in women's shelters. Not because of fewer acts of violence, but because of lower...
Istanbul Convention in Germany: unrestricted protection of women
The reservations on the right of residence and jurisdiction of the Istanbul Convention are withdrawn. Family Minister Lisa Paus welcomes...
Attacks in German handball: at least 30 people affected – sport
At the weekend, handball coach Markus Gaugisch was in Denmark with his Bundesliga women's team, SG BBM Bietigheim. In Odense...
Gender-based violence on TV: In every third story
German television has a problem: the depiction of gender-specific violence. Representatives of the film and TV industry discuss. She can...
At least 30 affected – sports
At the weekend, handball coach Markus Gaugisch was in Denmark with his Bundesliga women's team, SG BBM Bietigheim. In Odense...
Combating violence against women: still a lot to do
The Council of Europe attests that Germany has deficits in protecting women and girls from violence. A national action plan...
Racism against Russians in the Ukraine war: no ork people
The violence of the Russian army shook. But even in Russia there are very different people, many of whom can...
Interview on protests in Iran: “There is no compulsion in belief” – Politics
Old and young, left and conservative, Muslim and non-Muslim take to the streets in Iran. A conversation with the expert...
