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May 27, 2023

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Indien | Kampf gegen Abtreibung weiblicher Föten

Fighting female feticide in India

Fighting female feticide in India

After successfully changing mindsets, a village women’s council aims to end female feticide across India.
IndiaMay 24, 202301:48 min
In Germany, some ten million people use "Easy Read", a language designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities.

Why Easy Read language is so important

Why Easy Read language is so important

In Germany, some 10 million people use "Easy Read," a language designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
GermanyMay 22, 202306:01 min
Ali Bahraini seated in a large UN auditorium

Iran's UN Ambassador to chair Social Forum

Iran's UN Ambassador to chair Social Forum

Iran has been chosen to chair the UN Human Rights Council's 2023 Social Forum despite massive repression in the country.
IranMay 17, 2023
Cartoonist Wong Kei-kwan, who uses the pen name Zunzi, poses for photos after his comic strip was scrapped from the newspaper Ming Pao in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong newspaper drops popular political cartoonist

Hong Kong newspaper drops popular political cartoonist

Bowing to government complaints, a Hong Kong newspaper has axed the city's most prominent political cartoonist.
Hong KongMay 17, 202302:31 min
Daniela Ghiotto and Valentina Bagnara feed their baby daughter.

Italy: Same-sex parents and their children in legal limbo

Italy: Same-sex parents and their children in legal limbo

DW's Rosie Birchard went to the city of Padua to meet one family fearing for their future.
ItalyMay 17, 202303:26 min
Activist speaks during a picket against Uganda's anti-homosexuality bill

Are African LGBTQ rights improving?

Are African LGBTQ rights improving?

Although there has been some progress on the protection of LGBTQ rights in Africa, many people are still at risk.
AfricaMay 17, 202301:22 min
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Media freedom is protected by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A free and independent media landscape is a fundamental characteristic of democracies. DW reports regularly on restrictions to press freedom.

Turkish ambassador Ahmet Basar Sen speaking in Berlin

Germany summons Turkish ambassador over 'press freedom' row

Germany summons Turkish ambassador over 'press freedom' row

Germany's Foreign Ministry said it rejected Turkey's allegations of having violated press freedom.
TurkeyMay 24, 2023
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich attends a court hearing regarding his detention in Russia

Russia extends sentence of jailed US journalist

Russia extends sentence of jailed US journalist

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in March by Russian authorities on spying charges.
Russian FederationMay 23, 2023
A photo portrait of Imran Riaz Khan

RSF, Amnesty ask Pakistan to find pro-Khan anchor Imran Riaz

RSF, Amnesty ask Pakistan to find pro-Khan anchor Imran Riaz

Pakistani authorities failed to present Imran Riaz, journalist and supporter of ex-PM Imran Khan, in court.
PakistanMay 23, 2023
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In the spotlight

A participant at the Malta Pride Parade surrounded by a giant rainbow flag

LGBTQ rights in Europe: Malta leads, Poland lags

A new ranking shows a clear geographical divide in Europe when it comes to progress on LGBTQ rights.
EuropeMay 17, 2023
Protests featuring nooses and the Iranian flag in Iran

Death penalty: Executions at highest rate in five years

At least 883 people were executed worldwide in 2022, says Amnesty International — many of them in Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi ArabiaMay 16, 2023
Osman Kavala wearing a blue shirt

Turkish activist Osman Kavala: Exclusive interview from jail

The Turkish human rights activist has been imprisoned in Turkey since 2017. DW asked him about his hopes for Turkey.
TurkeyMay 8, 2023
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