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Finding a way out of brothels in Bangladesh

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October 12, 2023

Hazera Begum is a former sex worker turned guardian angel for sex workers' children in Bangladesh. Her shelter provides home, hope, and a chance for a brighter future.

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Being a bisexual woman in India

What are the challenges and joys of coming out as a bisexual woman in India? Writer Soumyaa Vohra shares her journey.
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SocietyFebruary 21, 202444:26 min

Sex positivity and women’s sexual agency in modern India

What does sexual agency mean for Indian women? And how does it differ from Western ideas of sexually liberated women?
SocietyFebruary 2, 202433:50 min

What is it like to love men?

What’s it like to be a gay man in India? And how does it compare to loving men as a cis-hetero woman?
SocietyJanuary 24, 202442:16 min
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Africa's slow progress toward zero tolerance against FGM

Is Africa advancing toward zero tolerance against female genital mutilation (FGM)?
SocietyFebruary 5, 202401:35 min

European economy shows staying power in face of crises

Europeans are feeling increasingly pessimistic about their economic prospects. But is this justified?
SocietyDecember 29, 202302:22 min

An evening of music against antisemitism

Igor Levit put together a concert to break the silence over a lack sympathy for rising antisemitism in Germany.
SocietyNovember 29, 202302:29 min
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Kenya updates: At least 13 killed – reports

At least 13 people were killed during anti-government protests in Kenya on Tuesday, according to reports. DW has more.
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Africa

Ugandan artist uses paintings to end stigma on vitiligo

Ugandan artist uses paintings to end stigma on vitiligo

SocietyJune 25, 202401:30 min
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Asia

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South China Sea clash raises fears of full-blown conflict

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No, this US navy fleet is not en route to the Mediterranean

No, this US navy fleet is not en route to the Mediterranean

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North America

US journalist Evan Gershkovich faces Russian spy charges

US journalist Evan Gershkovich faces Russian spy charges

CrimeJune 25, 2024
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Latin America

Kenyan troops head for Haiti to tackle gang violence

Kenyan troops head for Haiti to tackle gang violence

ConflictsJune 25, 202402:11 min
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