DW-WORLD: German Family Minister Calls New Parental Leave Law a Success A parental leave scheme introduced at the beginning of the year has been hugely popular among fathers as well as mothers, Germany's family affairs minister said.
But the success comes with a price tag. (15.12.2007) DW-WORLD: Expert Calls Gender Gap a Human Rights Challenge The World Economic Forum published the results of its Gender Gap Report, measuring the level of gender parity in 128 countries, on Thursday, Nov. 8. Germany took seventh place. (08.11.2007) DW-WORLD: New Year Babies Bring Extra Aid agencies say Mideast Quartet failing ...
Un chief Ban calls for more development aid ...
Brown set for union policy summit ... Prosperity in Germany Worried about a low birth rate, the German government has begun a generous new childcare benefit program to encourage working couples to have children. (02.01.2007)
(Deutsche Welle)
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