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Zugspitze Deutschland höchster Berg
Geography and Climate
Germany lies at the heart of Europe. It shares its borders with nine other nations. No other European country has more neighbours.
Kenza Ait Si Abbou International Women’s Day
Women's rights
Equality heroes
We introduce you to three strong women who fight for the rights of other women and girls – in Germany and beyond.
Gendern International Women’s Day
Gender-neutral language
Language practice is often gender-neutral
Gender-neutral language has a polarising effect. The linguist Carolin Müller-Spitzer explains why there is no need to argue about it.
Der Filmemacher Nicolaus Mesterharm. Asia
Cambodia
Narrating as a way of coping with trauma in Cambodia
In the project “Virtual Memorial”, German journalist Nicolaus Mesterharm gives victims of the Khmer Rouge regime a voice.
Volunteers
Your guide to voluntary work in Germany
Are you thinking about doing voluntary work in Germany? We explain what you need to do.
Lisa Fäsing im Hilfsprojekt der youngcaritas. What makes us tick
Volunteering for homeless people
Hot food and a sympathetic ear: Lisa Fäsing tells us why she volunteers for youngcaritas and what she gets out of it.
Karneval in Deutschland
Carnival curiosities
A glossary for the carnival season in Germany
Das Mädchenbüro Milena bietet Sprachkurse und vieles mehr.
“You can come here every day”
Mädchenbüro Milena helps Ukrainian women who have fled their homeland. Three of them talk about their experiences and dreams.
Seit 2016 fördert die Initiative geflüchtete Wissenschaftler.
Philipp Schwartz-Initiative
Researching in freedom
They had to flee for their lives: three female scientists talk about their fresh start in Germany.
Youth
United in diversity
Three young people, two from Germany and one from France, explain why cultural exchange is especially important in times of crisis.
Makkabi Deutschland Winter Games mit Teilnehmenden aus 20 Ländern
Skiing to combat prejudice
Jewish Winter Games send signal: After more than 87 years, the Winter Games of the Jewish world of sport are taking place again – this time in Germany.
Arbeitsminister Heil beim Besuch eines Jobcenters
A year of social reforms
More child benefits and above all the new citizen's income: in 2023, key social reforms will come into force.

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