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Iraq: US, UK condemn bill criminalizing homosexuality

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Trans-woman from Uganda who fled anti-LGBTQ+ violence

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Press freedom

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.

Russian journalist Konstantin Gabov at a hearing in Moscow

Russia: Navalny-linked journalists arrested over 'extremism'

Two Russian journalists have been accused of working for a group founded by the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

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Is YouTube India's next battleground for free speech?

As journalists and commentators migrate to YouTube, Indian officials are tweaking media laws to expand their reach.

Mali widens crackdown on politics, media

The ruling junta has imposed bans on the activities of political parties and media coverage of political life.

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In the spotlight

A view of young transgender man Jamie Williams, holding up a laptop that shows a photo of himself as a girl with long hair

German lawmakers back law easing gender choice

Jamie, a 21-year-old transgender man, is celebrating the new law that gives citizens autonomy over names and gender.

Anne Mahrer and Rosmarie Wyder-Walti, of the Swiss elderly women group "Senior Women for Climate Protection," talk to journalists

Swiss pensioners win European climate case

The landmark ruling in favor of Swiss seniors could have an impact on climate and environment legislation across Europe.

Palestinian Authority Minister of Foreign Affairs Riyad al-Maliki (r.) and members of his delegation listen to a hearing on the legal consequences of the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories at the International Court of Justice in The Hague on February 19, 2024

Germany faces top UN court over Gaza 'genocide' claim

The case at the International Court of Justice aiming to halt German support for Israel is likely to be historic.

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