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After 2 years, Sheinbaum’s Mexico sees incremental change
After 2 years, Sheinbaum’s Mexico sees incremental change
The president can take credit for fewer homicides and improved social benefits. But violence and corruption persist.Politics10/01/2026October 1, 2026
Satirist pushes for accountability in Cornell rape lawsuit
Satirist pushes for accountability in Cornell rape lawsuit
The reopening of a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit involving seven Cornell students is causing an outcry online.Culture09/29/2026September 29, 2026
South Africa: Are murder and violence on the rise again?
South Africa: Are murder and violence on the rise again?
South Africa has one of the world’s top murder rates, as recent events show. What will it take to stop the violence?Politics09/29/2026September 29, 2026
Femicide case in Cameroon exposes protection gaps for women
Femicide case in Cameroon exposes protection gaps for women
The killing of a 44-year-old women in a hotel in Yaounde, Cameroon, has intensified concerns over rising femicide.Crime09/26/2026September 26, 202605:53 min
South African women demand action on gender-based violence
South African women demand action on gender-based violence
The discovery of nine murdered women near Johannesburg has ignited protests over government inaction on femicide.Human Rights09/25/2026September 25, 202603:25 min
Ecuador struggles to stop violence against women
Ecuador struggles to stop violence against women
More than 400 women were killed in 2025. UN representative Miriam Bandes said the justice system is failing victims.Crime09/24/2026September 24, 202605:44 minShow moreSkip next section In the spotlight
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Gang warfare in Ecuador fuels wave of femicides
In Ecuador, more than 400 women were killed in 2025. For 2026, the number of femicides looks set to rise even further.Crime09/23/2026September 23, 202604:14 min
Child rape series shocks Cameroon
A series of rapes involving young children has shocked Cameroon and sparked widespread public outrage.Crime07/04/2026July 4, 202615:38 min
Survivors: Timeline to punish rape in Germany is too short
A sexual assault case has once again brought Germany’s statute of limitations for rape into the public debate.Law and Justice06/06/2026June 6, 202603:03 min
Germany plans to address growing use of date-rape drugs
Germany’s justice minister wants to crack down on the use of date-rape drugs. But victims say more needs to be done.Society05/24/2026May 24, 2026
EU debates ‘only yes means yes’ rape law
The EU is considering criminalizing any sexual act that takes place without freely given consent.Law and Justice05/17/2026May 17, 202608:05 min
Moldova: How women build a new life after domestic violence
In 2025, a record 20,000 cases of domestic violence were reported in Moldova. DW spoke with one survivor.Society05/17/2026May 17, 202603:55 minAll content (1379) on this topic
