Women's Rights
Former Bundestag president Rita Süssmuth dies at 88
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Former CDU politician and Bundestag president Rita Süssmuth has died at the age of 88. She passed away on Sunday, as announced by Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, apparently due to complications from breast cancer she publicly disclosed in June 2024. Politicians and public figures praise her as a champion for democracy, women's rights, and an open society.
Iranian-American journalist and activist Masih Alinejad will receive the inaugural European Paulskirche Prize for Democracy in Frankfurt today. Alinejad has campaigned for human and women's rights in Iran for years and has lived in exile since 2009. In an interview, she emphasized her love for democracy.
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In a follow-up to her recent Tagesthemen appearance, actress Collien Fernandes reiterated criticisms of Germany's legal protections against sexualized online violence on ARD's Caren Miosga, joined by Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig, who outlined upcoming deepfake law reforms.
On March 8, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia observes its 50th International Women's Day under the theme ‘Women's Voice for Equality and Prosperous Ethiopia’ through various events. This marks the 115th global celebration, highlighting women's roles in participation and progress. The observance underscores efforts to advance gender equality and women's empowerment.
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Preacher Mamah Dedeh has criticized the practice of secret marriages often misused by unfaithful men to satisfy personal desires, despite being permissible in Islamic jurisprudence. She stressed that in Indonesia, polygamy requires the first wife's permission and court approval. The statement arises amid the controversy involving Inara Rusli and Insanul Fahmi.
The Bordeaux prosecutor's office has opened an investigation following the discovery of a swastika on the entrance plaque of a women's aid center. This marks the second vandalism incident against the facility in six months. The Apafed association condemns it as an attempt to intimidate a support space for violence victims.
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Dashia Rocío, a 19-year-old from the State of Mexico, denounced her father for attempted sexual abuse and was arrested for alleged extortion linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Following intervention by the Secretariat of Women, led by Citlalli Hernández, her precautionary measure was changed so she can continue the process in freedom. The family accuses the father of fabricating the charges.
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