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“Never give up and fight for what you believe in – even if no one supports you”

From beauty contest to adventurous water-sports, from motivational speaking to activism for disability rights, there is nothing which remains out of bounds for Virali Modi’s high spirit. 

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26.03.2018 | 15:56

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Imran Khan’s ex-wife and activist Reham Khan: ‘Sexual coercion rife in Pakistani politics’

In an interview with DW, Reham Khan, the former wife of Pakistani politician Imran Khan, talks about her upcoming book, sexual harassment of female politicians in Pakistan and her plans to return to the country.

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26.03.2018 | 14:56

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‘Mary Magdalene’: A Bible story from the woman’s perspective

The Bible has long inspired films, most of them featuring male leads and mainly male casts. But the latest bucks the trend: the protagonist is neither Jesus nor his apostles but Mary Magdalene, played by Rooney Mara.

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20.03.2018 | 14:59

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#MeToo in India: ‘Women’s rights need more than just a social media campaign’

In an interview with DW, Indian feminist V. S. Elizabeth says that although the global #MeToo movement had an impact on India, it is still restricted to the educated middle class with an access to the Internet.

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20.03.2018 | 14:41

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A nod to Nordic walking

 

Siew Toh Ee first went Nordic walking in the Swiss Alps in 2013 (Photo courtesy of Siew Toh Ee)

We all know that to walk, especially briskly, is good for our health. But did you know that adding a set of walking poles to this exercise regime can do wonders for your body?

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20.03.2018 | 14:25

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From waste to fashion

Tofu is delicious and many Indonesians love tofu. But the waste from tofu production can lead to water pollution. These women from Yogyakarta are transforming waste into clothing.

 

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15.03.2018 | 13:54

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It’s time to close the gap

International Women’s Day is that time of year when the women of this world get a whole entire day dedicated to gender equality, and this year it was about pushing for progress in the work place. Excuse me if I’m a little jaded, but after a series of interviews with young professional women trying to crack the glass ceiling and secure leadership positions, it seems their dreams are somewhat a pie in the sky, as their challenges keep increasing.

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15.03.2018 | 13:36

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