https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress/program-19042450?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss For a fresh look at development issues around the globe, tune into World in Progress en 2026 DW Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:39:33 GMT Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:39:33 GMT https://static.dw.com/image/61618347_7.jpg https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress/program-19042450?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss no false DW DW podcasts@dw.com For a fresh look at development issues around the globe, tune into World in Progress For a fresh look at development issues around the globe, tune into World in Progress us can in au uk nz tw co 10 69265174 Wed, 5 Jun 2024 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/farewell-and-new-beginnings/audio-69265174?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss After a great run, DW’s World in Progress podcast is coming to an end. We'd like to thank all our correspondents and listeners who've been loyal to the program all these years. But we also have some good news for you. World DW podcast, human rights false full 01:09 67965538 Thu, 1 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/young-single-mothers-in-morocco/audio-67965538?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Unwed mothers and their children are ostracized by society and stigmatized by their own families. Many women and children end up in desperate situations. But a growing number of people are trying to end this dire situation, both in courts and in society as a whole. But there's still a long way to go. World DW World in Progress, human rights, women's rights, Morocco, children, patriarchy false full 29:59 67963781 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/remembering/audio-67963781?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In light of Holocaust Remembrance Day this week, we hear from those who survived the atrocities of Nazi Germany. We also hear from children who are trying to make ends meet in Cairo's garbage district and how a singer in Rio de Janeiro moves from train to train to offer her art. World DW World in Progress, Holocaust, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Nazi Germany, Kindertransport, rescue, human rights, history false full 29:59 67962490 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/to-your-health/audio-67962490?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Why China's young workers are pumping the brakes on life in the fast-lane. And a special visit to a groundbreaking café in Vienna that wants to bridge the gap between the young and old. World DW World in Progress, burnout, health, mental health,  China, Austria, poverty, old age false full 29:59 67943683 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/life-changing-solutions/audio-67943683?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss How one woman in Morocco is making waves in the fishing community, when she became the first woman to get a fishing license. Elsewhere in Germany, a woman is helping foster kids in limbo. And a dance studio in Rio de Janeiro that's dedicated to helping young girls and women rise to the top, no matter their family or income. World DW World in Progress, women, human rights, Morocco, Brazil, Germany false full 29:59 67739381 Wed, 3 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/changing-cities-in-latin-america-medellin-and-prospera/audio-67739381?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss How rich tourists change Medellín, which used to be Colombia's most dangerous city, and why that also brings problems for the locals -- And: In Honduras, investors are building a private enterprise city - they want to run it without the state’s jurisdiction and tax laws, but critics fear it's a danger to democracy. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Colombia, Honduras, Prospera, development, cities,  tourism false full 30:00 67733707 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-tech-can-help-build-communities/audio-67733707?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss From 3D-printed houses, apartments entirely made from recycled materials and high-speed internet access in remote villages in Nepal's Himalayan region. World DW World in Progress, development, high-speed Internet, Nepal, South Africa, 3D printing, Switzerland, architecture false full 29:59 67730260 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/lost-places/audio-67730260?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Have you heard of the castle ghost town in Turkey with over 500 little fairytale castles? Skyscraper mudhouses in Yemen? Or how temples in Egypt were moved to a different spot to help preserve them in the long run? We go explore lost places. World DW World in Progress, Turkey, architecture, UNESCO World Heritage, Yemen, Egypt, India false full 30:00 67713646 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/broken-dreams-in-myanmar-the-philippines-kenya/audio-67713646?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Myanmar's democratically elected government was ousted in a military coup in 2021. Since then, ethnic minority armed groups and pro-democracy fighters have been battling against the junta's forces. Millions of people are displaced. Human trafficking: People from the Philippines and Kenya tried to carve out better lives for themselves and their families but ended up in Syria against their will. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, human rights, human trafficking, Myanmar, military coup, Philippines, Kenya false full 30:00 67649172 Wed, 6 Dec 2023 15:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/kindertransport-rescue-missions-saved-jewish-children-from-nazi-germany/audio-67649172?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss 85 years ago, 200 Jewish children arrived in Great Britain from Germany. It was the first of many so-called Kindertransport rescue missions. The children were brought out of Nazi Germany to safety. Until September 1, 1939, when Nazi Germany attacked Poland and World War II started, around 10,000 minors were saved that way. But for other children, it was too late. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Nazi Germany, human rights, Jewish, Kristallnacht, November Pogroms false full 29:59 67586710 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/a-humanitarian-catastrophe-unfolding-in-sudan/audio-67586710?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Fighting has driven 6 million people from their homes in Sudan in recent months. In the Darfur region, the violence is reportedly escalating with some warning of ethnic cleansing. World DW World in Progress, Sudan, humanitarian crisis, refugees, migration, Mediterranean Sea false full 30:00 67522741 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-authoritarian-regimes-try-to-silence-dissidents-in-exile/audio-67522741?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In July 2020, German-Iranian businessman and US resident Jamshid Sharmahd boarded an Emirates flight bound for India. Sharmahd had a layover in Dubai, where he checked into a hotel for the night. He then disappeared for a few days – and resurfaced in a video where he was held captive by Iran's Revolutionary Guards. World DW World in Progress, human rights, Iran, kidnapping, exile, dissident, authoritarian regimes false full 30:00 67407754 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/diabetes-cases-on-the-rise-globally-how-poor-people-cope/audio-67407754?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Diabetes is an increasing health concern globally. More than half a billion people already suffer from it, and their number is on the rise - many of them in low and middle income countries. Pharmaceutical companies have increased the price for insulin in many countries, which makes it even harder for patients with lower incomes to get treatment. World DW World in Progress, Diabetes, Health, Poverty, Insulin, healthcare false full 29:59 67345635 Wed, 8 Nov 2023 14:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/seville-tourism-not-so-picturesque-for-residents/audio-67345635?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Seville in Southern Spain is very popular with tourists, with its rich history, stunning architecture, great food and the flamenco music that was born here. But not everyone reaps the economic benefits the three million annual visitors bring to town. There is a stark gulf between rich and poor. World DW World in Progress, Tourism, Poverty, Unemployment, Rich and Poor, Flamenco, Andalucia false full 29:59 67152427 Wed, 1 Nov 2023 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-bronx-fires-hip-hop-and-gentrification/audio-67152427?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss It's a vibrant area with a bad reputation: some 1.5 million people, many of them immigrants, live in the Bronx, a borough in New York City. For decades, poverty and crime made headlines here, but it's also the birthplace of hip hop culture and home to the famous Yankees baseball team. The locals say things have improved a lot since the notorious fires of the 1970s, yet there are still many issues. World DW World in Progress, Bronx, gentrification, poverty, immigration, culture, hip hop false full 29:59 67136002 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-did-ecuador-turn-into-a-hub-for-cocaine/audio-67136002?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A presidential candidate gunned down in broad daylight, after speaking at a rally shortly before Ecuador's presidential elections. Narco violence has exploded in the small South American country, which used to have a reputation of a safe haven in the region. It now has one of Latin America's highest murder rates – surpassing Mexico and Brazil. What went wrong? TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Ecuador, cocaine, gang violence, drugs false full 29:59 67068428 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/terror-attack-on-israel-the-fallout/audio-67068428?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On Saturday, in the early morning hours of October 7th, Hamas terrorists fired thousands of rockets into Israel and stormed the security fence. They killed hundreds in nearby villages and took hostages. DW hears from an eyewitness close to the Gaza strip recounting that fateful day and gets answers from an analyst how Hamas was able to launch such a surprise attack. World DW World in Progress, Israel, terror attack, Hamas, Gaza, Palestinian territories false full 29:59 66995898 Wed, 4 Oct 2023 12:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/peat-climate-killer-and-big-business/audio-66995898?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Peat is big business and great for farming. But it's also an increasing climate problem. Because when taken out of wetlands and dried, it emits lots of CO2. While Germany is trying to limit use and production, demand to source it from other countries is increasing. Are there more sustainable methods? World in Progress talks to peat producers and experts to find out. World DW World in Progress, Peat, peat bogs, peatlands, CO2 storage, climate change, farming substrate, Gardening, agriculture false full 29:59 66937237 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-croatia-s-abortion-debate-is-heating-up/audio-66937237?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Abortion is legal in Croatia. So why are women having to travel to Slovenia to get one? We’ll also hear stories about women pursuing their dreams, from an Ethiopian fashion designer putting her own spin on traditional fabric weaving to the people making safe spaces for China’s LGBTQ community. World DW Croatia, abortion rights, former Yugoslavia, fashion, China LGBTQ false full 29:59 66881445 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-troubling-trend-looming-over-cairo-s-city-of-the-dead/audio-66881445?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Who gets to decide the best way to make space in a city? Officials or the people who need a place to live? These are the big questions behind a controversial project that might lead to the destruction of Cairo’s necropolis, also known as the City of the Dead. Plus, can adding streets transform slums? Anni Beukes of the Million Neighborhood Initiative weighs in. World DW Urbanization, modernization, slums, informal settlement, Cairo, Freetown, City of the Dead false full 29:59 66813023 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-artists-transcend-censorship-and-struggles/audio-66813023?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss “We want to give the kids hope” - How artists in China are getting their messages past state censorship – Re-imagining the future: The Covid pandemic has brought out a new side of Zimbabwe’s art. World DW World in Progress, culture, China, Artists, censorship, Covid, Artistic expression, Freedom of speech, zimbabwe, music, books, graffiti false full 29:59 66734777 Wed, 6 Sep 2023 11:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-to-calculate-the-cost-of-reparations-for-slavery-in-grenada-and-beyond/audio-66734777?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show, we'll visit Grenada, where some of the descendants of slave owners are trying to make amends for past wrongs. We'll also hear from the author of a recent report on the complexities of calculating reparations payments. Plus, a look at how women in Pakistan are taking the comedy scene by storm. World DW slavery, Transatlantic slave trade, reparations, Pakistan comedy false full 29:59 66673718 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/staying-alive-surviving-myanmar-s-military-attacks-ethnic-clashes-in-india-and-landmines-left-in-angola/audio-66673718?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show: More than two and a half years ago, the military in Myanmar ousted a democratically elected government. Attacks on civilians still continue. We hear from people in Chin state in western Myanmar. Ethnic clashes have rocked India's northeastern state of Manipur. And the dangers of landmines still lingering in Angola. World DW World in Progress, Myanmar, military coup, India, Manipur violence, Angola, landmines, human rights false full 30:00 66609939 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/legacy-of-argentina-s-death-flights/audio-66609939?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, an emotional outpouring in Argentina over the return of an aircraft used during Argentina's military dictatorship for the notorious "death flights." Professor Cara Levey joins us to discuss the legacy of the dictatorships Argentina and neighboring Chile, which is also mulling over the curious case of what is believed to be "death flight" helicopter turning up in a UK laser tag park. TOP STORIES DW Argentina dictatorship, Chile dictatorship, death flights, Augusto Pinochet false full 29:59 66548856 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/what-s-behind-assad-s-return/audio-66548856?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This year, the Arab League welcomed back Syrian President Bashar Assad. The long-time leader has been shut out on the world stage for years over his role in Syria's brutal civil war. Critics are outraged at his return and want to know what's behind the controversial decision. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Assad, Syrian civil war, Syrian refugees, lebanon false full 29:59 66311637 Wed, 9 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/we-need-to-talk-about-antibiotics-sugar/audio-66311637?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on the show: How our overuse of antibiotics puts us all at risk of superbugs that are immune to the drugs we currently have. Plus the dangers of sugar and the taboo of head lice. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, health, antibiotics, sugar, diabetes false full 29:57 66311331 Wed, 2 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/west-virginia-s-coal-counties-life-after-coal/audio-66311331?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The exit from coal mining is inevitable if we want to have a clean and livable future here on Planet Earth, that much is clear. But what happens to regions that depend on coal, like West Virginia in the United States? World in Progress DW World in Progress, United States, coal, coal phaseout, environment false full 29:59 66310755 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-power-of-books/audio-66310755?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week's show is all about the power of books. We visit a bookstore in Istanbul where a Russian and Ukrainian have teamed up to bring people together. Book bans have rattled schools in the US. We hear from a Moroccan bookseller who knows his books inside out and we dive into a poetry competition in the UK. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, human rights, books, Ukraine, Russia false full 29:59 66288140 Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/changing-cities-in-latin-america-medellin-and-prospera/audio-66288140?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss How rich tourists change Medellín, which used to be Colombia's most dangerous city, and why that also brings problems for the locals -- And: In Honduras, investors are building a private enterprise city - they want to run it without the state’s jurisdiction and tax laws, but critics fear it's a danger to democracy. World DW Medellin, Gentrification, digital nomads, income inequality, urban development, Tourism, private city, Prospera, Honduras, Colombia, city planning false full 30:00 66202553 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/don-t-fall-for-scams-and-lies-on-the-internet-and-elsewhere/audio-66202553?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, we turn to the dark side of the internet. We talk about deceit, scamming and human trafficking. Crypto scams are on the rise —often paired with romance scams. There's a market out there for disinformation campaigns that are rife on social media. And the aftermath of the university scam that put Indian students in Canada at risk of deportation. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, scam, cryptocurrency, online scams, romance, dating, Myanmar, crime, India, Kenya, disinformation, fraud, education false full 30:00 66123593 Wed, 5 Jul 2023 11:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/croatia-s-ghost-villages/audio-66123593?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week’s show, an in-depth look at how mass emigration is impacting Croatians who’ve chosen to stay behind. And then, how did a medical student from Italy end up the focus of a documentary film in Gaza? Plus, a mouthwatering vist to a Jewish bakery in Casablanca World DW emigration, Study abroad false full 29:59 66057154 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/safe-space/audio-66057154?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show, we hear from people looking for a safe place to live. Members of LGBTQ community are heading for Kyrgyzstan out of fear of the draft and homophobia. And then, a fascinating interview with Professor Jon Schultz about his work helping refugee children recover from traumatic nightmares. Plus, Niger's transit hub Agadez, and more. World DW LGBTQ, ukraine war, Homophobia in Russia, refugee children nightmares, migration false full 29:59 65990103 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/searching-for-a-way-out-of-poverty/audio-65990103?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week’s show, we’re looking at different facets of poverty. Why did a hospital decide to crackdown on new mothers over medical bills? And why is the UK, a tech leader, struggling with digital poverty? Plus, stories from Mexico and Ethiopia. World DW Benin medical care, digital poverty, digital poverty UK, Mexico indigenous music, Ethiopia false full 29:59 65913749 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-what-is-going-on-in-myanmar/audio-65913749?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Since the military coup in Myanmar over two years ago that ousted the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, the ruling military regime has arrested tens of thousands of people. We hear from former political prisoners, talk about the targeted killings of civilians and hear from displaced Rohingya in camps in Bangladesh. World DW World in Progress, Myanmar, human rights, Rohingya, Aung San Suu Kyi, NLD, National League for Democracy, democracy, peace false full 29:58 65851799 Wed, 7 Jun 2023 13:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-family-affairs/audio-65851799?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A deep dive into family affairs: Children and grandchildren holding their relatives accountable for crimes during Argentina's dictatorship, a dedicated foster parent in Germany who's opened her home to children in need and how a café in Vienna is bringing together generations. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Argentina, Germany, Philippines, Austria, foster care, divorce, human rights false full 29:59 65724530 Wed, 24 May 2023 14:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-bronx-fires-hip-hop-and-gentrification/audio-65724530?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss It's a vibrant borough with a bad reputation: some 1.5 million people, many of them immigrants, live in New York city's Bronx. For decades, poverty and crime made headlines here, but it's also the birthplace of Hip Hop culture and home to the famous Yankees baseball team. The locals say that things have improved a lot since the notorious fires of the 1970s, yet there are still many issues. Globalization DW World in Progress, Bronx, Hip Hop, Gentrification, Immigration, New York City, neighborhood, Rap culture, gansters, city development, society false full 29:59 65660469 Wed, 17 May 2023 12:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-does-interpol-work-and-what-are-the-challenges/audio-65660469?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The international criminal police organization Interpol turns 100 this year. Time to look at how it's helped make our world safer from crimes by catching global perpetrators — and where its so-called red notices have helped authoritarian regimes clamp down on the innocent. Globalization DW Interpol, World in Progress, Human Rights, Police, Red notice, Authoritarian regime false full 29:59 65575759 Wed, 10 May 2023 11:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/why-the-elections-in-turkey-are-so-important/audio-65575759?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week’s show, we’re taking a closer look at why Turkey’s upcoming elections are set to be the most important of 2023. Turkish policy expert Asli Aydintasbas explains what’s at stake. We’ll also hear from first-time voters and voters in earthquake-hit cities. Plus, a look at Kemal Kilicdaroglu’s landmark candidacy. World DW Turkish elections, Recep Tayip Erdogan, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, Turkey earthquake false full 29:59 65504462 Wed, 3 May 2023 13:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-power-of-music/audio-65504462?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In Kashmir, young people are turning to rap music to make their voices heard – but as of late, have been moving away from political topics. Rapper Obaz in Niger wants to use modern technology to help preserve Tuareg culture. And hip hop artist Miss Raisa and Quechuan singer Renata Flores are shaking things up. World DW World in Progress, Kashmir, Peru, Niger, Tuareg, Spain false full 30:00 65443309 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-tech-can-help-build-communities/audio-65443309?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss From 3D-printed houses, apartments entirely made from recycled materials and high-speed internet access in remote villages in Nepal's Himalayan region. World in Progress DW World in Progress, internet,  environment, recycling, upcycling false full 29:59 65381987 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-s-long-road-to-recovery/audio-65381987?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week’s show, Turkey is gearing up for a high stakes presidential election, and observers are warning displaced voters could get shut out. Then, why were these earthquakes so deadly? A researcher who helped with a reconnaissance mission shares his insights. We’ll also hear about how Syria is faring, and why a Turkish orchestra has been thrust into the spotlight because of the quake. World DW Turkey earthquake, Turkey election, Syria earthquake relief, turkey building collapse false full 29:59 65293632 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/single-mothers-and-their-kids-fight-stigma-in-morocco/audio-65293632?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Unwed mothers and their children are ostracized by society and stigmatized by their own families. Many women and children end up in desperate situations. But a growing number of people are trying to end this dire situation, both in courts and in society as a whole. Many young people say its time for change. But there's still a long way to go. TOP STORIES DW women's rights, unmarried mothers, illegal children, discrimination against women, Human rights, child support, children born out of wedlock, taboo, public debate false full 29:59 65236286 Wed, 5 Apr 2023 12:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/witnessing-the-horrors-of-bangladesh-s-death-squad/audio-65236286?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show, we'll get an inside look at Bangladesh's notorious Rapid Action Battalion. Now, for the first time ever, two insiders from the elite force are claiming RAB has committed human rights abuses, systematically and with the explicit backing from the highest levels of government. World DW Bangladesh, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) false full 29:59 65169385 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/we-need-to-talk-about-antibiotics-sugar/audio-65169385?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on the show: How our overuse of antibiotics puts us all at risk of superbugs that are immune to the drugs we currently have. Plus the dangers of sugar and the taboo of head lice. World DW World in Progress, health, antibiotics, sugar, diabetes false full 29:59 65082491 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-world-of-interpol-red-notice/audio-65082491?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The international criminal police organization Interpol turns 100 this year. Time to look at how it's helped make our world safer from crimes by catching global perpetrators — and where its so-called red notices have helped authoritarian regimes clamp down on the innocent. World DW World in Progress, Interpol, crime, human rights false full 29:59 64994439 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/banding-together/audio-64994439?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week’s show, we’re looking at stories from across the globe about what happens when communities band together to solve big problems. The Yanomami fighting back against Brazil’s illegal goldminers, restoring India’s bodies of water, a Swiss restaurant serving the poor, and more. World DW World in Progress, disease, amazon, Yanomami, water, illegal gold mining, poverty, oud false full 29:59 64934520 Thu, 9 Mar 2023 14:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/expedition-to-the-north-pole/audio-64934520?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Join us this week as we revisit a favorite episode about a thrilling and somewhat unusual expedition to the North Pole. Two reporters take us along for a ride on the luxury cruise ship that doubles as a lab where scientists are studying the effects of climate change. World DW North Pole, climate change false full 30:00 64861255 Thu, 2 Mar 2023 09:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/someone-call-a-doctor/audio-64861255?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, a look at the people fighting to preserve public health, from doctors in Ukraine, to nurses from Ghana. Plus, in the US Black medical residents are being dismissed at an alarming rate. We’ll hear from a doctor who says she had no choice but to leave, and Usha Lee McFarling, the reporter who broke her story. World DW World in Progress, healthcare, united states healthcare, black doctors, African American, people of color, Ukraine war false full 29:59 64785533 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/turkey-s-unfolding-humanitarian-crisis/audio-64785533?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week’s show, we hear from doctors and aid workers on the ground in Kahranmanmaras, Turkey not far from the epicenter of the earthquakes that struck earlier this month. Plus, in China we’ll hear from ambitious young men and women who are giving up good jobs to pursue happiness. World DW world in progress, health, Human rights, earthquake false full 29:59 64712656 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fighting-for-justice-in-iran-and-el-salvador/audio-64712656?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Imagine you are being thrown into prison even though you have done absolutely nothing. All in the name of a so-called war on gangs. That's what's happening in El Salvador right now. And protests against the regime in Iran some five months after the death of Mahsa Amini continue as the country's rulers try to silence dissent and arrest those who speak up. World DW World in Progress, human rights, Iran, El Salvador, Mahsa Amini, Jina Mahsa Amini false full 29:59 64646678 Wed, 8 Feb 2023 15:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/hey-world-what-s-next/audio-64646678?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us one thing, it's how quickly new diseases can spring up on us. Is the next zoonotic disease brewing in Kenya? And could a robot in India finally bring an end to the unhealthy and banned practice of cleaning blocked sewage pipes by hand? We also hear how how health workers from the Philippines are carving out a new life for themselves abroad. World DW World in Progress, health, COVID-19, zoonotic diseases, Kenya, India, robots, sanitation, caregivers, aging population, Philippines false full 29:59 64583268 Wed, 1 Feb 2023 16:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/speaking-up-indigenous-journalism-in-guatemala/audio-64583268?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: Dangerous reporting: covering indigenous issues in Guatemala is difficult and comes with a high price -- Why care about neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Guatemala, Indigenous, Maya, Journalism, Media, Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTDs, Bernhard-Nocht-Institute false full 30:00 64513103 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/changing-the-game/audio-64513103?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on World in Progress: A Moroccan woman changing the game in the male-dominated world of fishing, a gym that uses energy from working out to power corn mills and oil presses, and how Russian video gaming professionals who have fled to Serbia are shaking things up. World DW World in Progress, environment, sustainable, gym, exercise, health, organic, farming, dance, education, gaming false full 30:00 64441542 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/looking-for-new-ways-of-living-together/audio-64441542?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Canary Islands, located roughly 100 kilometers off the coast of Africa, have seen a large influx of refugees arriving by boat in recent years. On this week’s show, we hear from people who’ve made the harrowing journey, and those who are trying to help them start a new life. World DW World in Progress, refugee, Canary Islands, migration false full 30:00 64352780 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/too-little-too-late-the-lack-of-affordable-housing/audio-64352780?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on World in Progress: Affordable housing is hard to come by. The situation is particularly dire in some cities in Turkey where inflation is high, and apartments are few and far between. And some people in the Netherlands are building their own town from the ground up. World DW World in Progress, housing, inflation,  Turkey, Netherlands, consumer prices, sustainable false full 29:59 64285148 Wed, 4 Jan 2023 14:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/clean-cut-for-pellets-how-europe-s-clean-energy-policies-harm-forests/audio-64285148?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss With energy prices skyrocketing in Europe, the demand for wood pellets is increasing. While many homeowners want an alternative to costly oil and gas heating, coal plants switching to burning wood chips make huge profits thanks to EU subsidies. But protected forest areas are destroyed at alarming rates, and critics demand a policy change and better forests protection. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, wood pellets, energy, deforestation, logging, forest protection, energy crisis, Romania, Estonia, Germany, USA, UK false full 29:59 64226507 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 12:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/unearthing-rio-de-janeiro-s-history-of-slavery/audio-64226507?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Roughly half of all the people trafficked from Africa to the Americas between the 16th and 19th centuries ended up the Portuguese colonial empire of Brazil. This week we're revisiting the shocking history Rio de Janeiro's role as Brazil's gateway for slaves. World DW Atlantic Slave Trade, Brazil, History, Archaelogy, rio de janeiro false full 30:00 64176339 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-new-silk-road-an-indian-girl-band-and-a-cambodian-circus/audio-64176339?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week’s show, we’re taking a look at some niche cultural trends in Asia, from a massive New Silk Road project in Uzbekistan, to an unusual Indian band called Womeniya, to a Cambodian circus helping people deal with trauma. World DW World in Progress, New Silk Road, trade,  tourism, female musicians, Circus, Khmer Rouge false full 29:59 64094005 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/climate-migration-where-to-go-if-the-planet-heats-up/audio-64094005?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Extreme weather fueled by climate change such as droughts and floods displace some 20 million people every year. By some estimates, by 2050, there could be over one billion people who have to flee their homes due to the effects of climate change. DW checks in with people in Kenya, India and Australia who are already feeling the effects of climate change on their homes. World DW World in Progress, climate migration, climate refugees,  Kenya, India, Australia false full 30:00 63944862 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/from-ancient-traditions-digital-authoritarianism/audio-63944862?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In Saudi Arabia, people can report anyone via a policing app – a woman was recently sentenced to prison for more than three decades over a tweet. And in Peru, people defend their age-old tradition of chewing coca leaves. World DW World in Progress, human rights, Saudi Arabia, freedom of speech, Peru, cocaine, coca leaves false full 30:00 63860341 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/bulgaria-becomes-hub-for-digital-nomads/audio-63860341?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss More and more people enjoy traveling the world while working remotely — as digital nomads. And an increasing number of them are now flocking to Bansko, a small town in the Bulgarian mountains. Globalization DW World in Progress, digital nomads, remote work, Tourism, home office, digitalization false full 29:59 63777650 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/mexican-indigenous-groups-push-back-against-fast-fashion/audio-63777650?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week’s show, we look at how different groups around the globe are preserving their cultural heritage. Indigenous embroiderers in Mexico are fighting back against the fast fashion industry they say has stolen their designs. A 400-year-old Italian opera has captivated Morocco, and the language you’ve never heard of still spoken on the Spanish-French border. World DW World in Progress, cultural appropriation, opera, language false full 29:59 63696141 Wed, 9 Nov 2022 12:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/living-on-a-planet-with-8-billion-other-people/audio-63696141?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The world's population is set to hit 8 billion on November 15. On this week's show, the UN's Sara Hertog helps us separate fact from the fiction when it comes to understanding exactly what that means for the planet. Plus, a story of death, an old recipe for sweets and the future of Japan. We'll also hear why Georgia's farmers, bakers and government officials are uniting around ancient grains. World DW World in Progress, world population, overpopulation, sustainability, fertility rate, ancient grains false full 30:00 63624866 Wed, 2 Nov 2022 12:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/meet-the-people-improving-the-lives-of-children/audio-63624866?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A number of surprising initiatives across the globe are making the world a safer place for kids. We’ll hear more about those ideas. We’ll also hear from a girl who made her first foray into international policy as part of a children’s advisory team, and from Philip Jaffé of the UN’s Committee on the Rights of the Child about its working group on child participation. World DW World in Progress, children's rights, Convention on the Rights of the Child, Child abuse, Child Labor, artificial intelligence false full 29:59 63566462 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/guardians-of-the-amazon-at-risk/audio-63566462?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Brazilian Amazon has been destroyed at alarming rates in recent years, with huge areas being cut or burnt down to clear the land for cattle. It has become more and more dangerous for those trying to protect this globally important eco system, with indigenous peoples bearing the brunt. World DW World in Progress, Amazon rainforest, Indigenous, Crime, Logging, death threats false full 29:59 63492327 Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/looking-to-the-north-pole-for-answers/audio-63492327?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week we tag along with two reporters as they disembark on a one-of-a-kind cruise to the North Pole. Passengers on board are in it for a luxury cruise. Meanwhile, a group of scientists are enjoying a different luxury on board altogether: the chance to study the effects of climate change. As it turns out, they’re also grappling with the impact of the war in Ukraine on their work. Globalization DW North Pole,  climate change false full 30:00 63416139 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/push-for-change-in-iran-and-guatemala/audio-63416139?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Protests in Iran have now entered a fourth week after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in police custody. She had been detained by the so-called morality police for allegedly wearing her headscarf too loosely. Her death has triggered protests all over the country. And in Guatemala, indigenous women rise up against land grabbing – it's a dangerous battle. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Iran, Mahsa Amini, protests, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, women, Guatemala, land grabbing, indigenous people false full 29:59 63345893 Wed, 5 Oct 2022 14:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/rio-de-janeiro-s-ties-to-slavery/audio-63345893?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss When you think of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, what comes to your mind first? The carnival celebrations, the samba dances? Its famous beaches? Did you know that Rio was one of the biggest slave hubs in the world? Historians have unearthed some gruesome details. World DW Brazil, slavery, racism, Rio de Janeiro, police violence, history false full 30:00 63267408 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/where-is-all-the-water-going/audio-63267408?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Water shortages are on the rise as drought grips more and more countries across the globe. On this week’s show, we take a closer look at who has the right to water, where water is being weaponized and what governments can do to help people cope. World DW drought, water shortage, water scarcity, water rights false full 29:58 63192536 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-climate-change-impacts-lives-and-nature-around-kilimanjaro/audio-63192536?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The warming climate melts the snow peak on Mount Kilimanjaro and increasingly impacts the lives of local people and their environment. World DW World in Progress, Climate Change, Drought, Mount Kilimanjaro, rivers false full 30:00 63117078 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/killing-a-cat-investigative-journalism-in-ghana/audio-63117078?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss To expose corruption, discrimination and other crimes in Ghana, investigative journalists face personal threats and many challenges to improve their country. What drives them to do their job despite all odds and little pay? World DW World in Progress, Press Freedom, Investigative Journalism, democracy, Ghana, human trafficking, fraud, human rights, corruption false full 29:59 63045558 Wed, 7 Sep 2022 13:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-place-we-used-to-call-home/audio-63045558?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss All over the world, people are being pushed out from their homes. Some areas have become uninhabitable because they are running out of the very essentials, like water. Elsewhere, economic prospects are so bleak that people risk it all to start a better life. And war and conflict make it unsafe for people to stay. World DW World in Progress, displacement, India, Lebanon, Yemen, war, climate change, home false full 29:59 62985319 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-aftermath-of-historic-protests-in-cuba-one-year-on/audio-62985319?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Thousands of Cubans took to the streets over a year ago. These protests were the largest anti-government demonstrations in decades, a truly historic moment. More than 1400 people were detained in the aftermath of the protests. In recent months, hundreds of demonstrators have been sentenced to long prison terms, in some cases up to 25 years. World DW World in Progress, Cuba, demonstrations, anti-government protests, migration false full 29:59 62914873 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/rallying-resistance/audio-62914873?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In this week's show, we hear about how different groups around the world are fighting back: Mexican women helping American women with their unwanted pregnancies; the trans community in Brazil fighting ostracization and oppression with sewing machines and the church; and how one Ugandan freedom fighter is using her privilege, and her internet connection, to stand up for those without it. World DW World in Progress, human rights, womens rights, transgender rights, LGBTQ+, abortion, disability false full 30:00 62839547 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/tackling-the-wheat-crisis-managing-microbial-resistance/audio-62839547?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In Cameroon, global wheat woes are forcing the African nation to rethink the way it farms. Meanwhile in Argentina, a new genetically modified wheat variety claims to withstand climate extremes. And, in Ghana, farmers are ditching local seed breeds for foreign varieties — but why? Plus — how we can fight antimicrobial resistance. World DW World in Progress, COVID-19, health, Big Pharma, food security, agriculture, seeds, GMO, wheat, Ukraine false full 30:00 62770011 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/trans-survival-in-iran/audio-62770011?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss What if the identity you were assigned at birth didn’t fit with how you felt on the inside? And try as you might, dressing, speaking and existing that way just didn’t feel right — in fact, it felt wrong. Millions of people share this struggle worldwide, and for those living in Iran, the fight for transgender equality is shaped by the country’s determination to prevent same-sex relationships. World DW World in Progress, human rights, transgender, gay, queer, Iran, Inequality false full 29:58 62699282 Wed, 3 Aug 2022 14:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/speaking-truth-to-power/audio-62699282?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss As the war in Ukraine rages on, we look at the fallout in Ukraine's neighboring countries Belarus and Russia. Russians in opposition to President Vladimir Putin have fled the country in fear of repression. And in neighboring Belarus, Putin's ally Alexander Lukashenko is clamping down on Belarusian language and heritage. Many were arrested and their books destroyed. World DW World in Progress, Ukraine war, Belarus, Russia, Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko, freedom of expression false full 29:59 62615452 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/breaking-free-new-starts-and-big-ideas/audio-62615452?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss How Freddie Mercury inspired youth behind the iron curtain/ Meet African climate activist Adenike Oladosu from Nigeria/ Italian restaurant projects helps migrants' integration and enhances culinary diversity World DW World in Progress, Freddie Mercury, Nigeria Activism, ILeadClimate, Climate Crisis Africa, Italy migrants, Culinary school, women's empowerment false full 30:00 62540263 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-s-karipuna-fighting-for-their-forest/audio-62540263?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this show: In Brazil, the Karipuna people are threatened by criminal gangs as they try to protect their ancient forest from destruction, despite death threats ++ From her exile in the US, a journalist from Iran is fighting for women's rights ++ Nigerian tiktok star uses humour to expose people's strange ideas about Africa World DW World in Progress, Brazil indigenous, human rights, Amazon rainforest, Human Rights, Stereotypes Africa, Iran women's rights, women's rights false full 29:59 62456404 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/how-old-is-too-old-to-work/audio-62456404?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Despite reaching retirement age, work never stops for civil servants in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Many civil servants are well past 70, sometimes even over 100 years old. They hold on to their jobs and their salaries. In Japan, some seniors also choose to continue working part-time jobs – to boost their pensions and because they believe it helps stave off dementia. World DW World in Progress, retirement, pension, Japan, Democratic Republic of Congo false full 30:00 62383809 Wed, 6 Jul 2022 12:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/worse-than-covid-families-facing-food-crisis-in-guatemala/audio-62383809?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Since the pandemic, hunger and poverty are even worse for most of the 6 million indigenous people in the country. Many children lost years of education and their future looks bleak. But there are also many who try to help. World DW World in Progress, Food security, Covid 19, Hunger, Malnourishment false full 29:59 62305501 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-education-anyone/audio-62305501?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Education is key, but what if the education on offer doesn't take into account local languages or the students' needs? That's what a remote region in India is grappling with. And mobile teams in Kenya with a more hands-on approach want to help those who weren't able to get any formal schooling in rurual areas in the country's north. World DW World in Progress, education, India, Ladakh, Kenya, employment, Ukraine, Germany, refugees, children false full 29:59 62167889 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-new-beginnings/audio-62167889?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In South Korea, anti-feminism is on the rise as many young men feel they are losing out in society. And highly skilled Iranians leave in droves to get away from bleak economic and political prospects - to build a better future for themselves and their daughters. World DW World in Progress, Iran, South Korea, feminism, gender equality false full 29:59 62142398 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-remnants-of-slavery/audio-62142398?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss June 19th, or Juneteenth, is the day where the US commemorates the end of slavery. Dealing with the remnants of slavery is still an issue, even today. We visit Mount Vernon, home to first president George Washington, who held slaves. We also talk about today's ongoing racial profiling. The US Justice Department has just launched an investigation into Louisiana State Police. World DW World in Progress, Juneteenth, racial profiling, slavery, history, George Washington, ACLU, Louisiana, police brutality false full 29:59 61933930 Wed, 8 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-education-and-health-matters/audio-61933930?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Lebanon's crisis has devastating effects on education: Many parents can no longer afford to pay for school fees, and more and more children have dropped out. Community health workers are important for people all over the world, especially in rural areas where doctors and nurses are few and far between. We hear from one brave woman in Zambia who's trying to make a change in people's lives. World DW World in Progress, Lebanon, education, Zambia, community health workers, health false full 29:59 61880505 Wed, 1 Jun 2022 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-latin-america-s-struggle-with-abortion/audio-61880505?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Argentina made history by becoming the largest Latin American country to legalize abortion. Although now legal, finding a doctor who is willing to perform the procedure is a different matter altogether. In other Latin American countries, the procedure is still banned outright. World DW World in Progress, abortion, Latin America, Argentina, Mexico, health, women, human rights false full 30:00 61933659 Wed, 25 May 2022 15:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-under-surveillance/audio-61933659?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Does facial recognition really make our lives safer? And what about our right to privacy? In the US, a private company has already started compiling a huge database, pulling photos from Facebook and Instagram. In the UK images of customers entering stores are matched against a watchlist of registered shoplifters and rioters. And it goes far beyond just facial recognition. World DW facial recognition, artifical intelligence, AI, surveillance, privacy false full 29:59 61840319 Wed, 18 May 2022 14:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-iran-s-history-through-the-eyes-of-93-year-old-mama-dschun/audio-61840319?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Mama Dschun was born in 1928 in the south of Iran. She witnessed the rise and fall of Persian rulers, lived through the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq war. She was deprived of an education by her father and was supposed to marry a cousin she was promised to when she was just a kid. But Mama Dschun survived it all and thrived. World DW World in Progress, Iran, history, women's rights, Islamic Revolution, war false full 29:59 61761813 Wed, 11 May 2022 14:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-vulnerable/audio-61761813?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine run the risk of falling into the hands of human traffickers. RT (formerly known as Russia Today) has a huge influence on Latin America. And why Iraq's farmers are barely making a living anymore. World DW World in Progress, human trafficking, Ukraine, refugees, Iraq, farming, Latin America, RT,  Russia false full 29:59 61685116 Wed, 4 May 2022 13:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-how-old-is-too-old-to-work/audio-61685116?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Despite reaching retirement age, work never stops for civil servants in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Many civil servants are well past 70, sometimes even over 100 years old. They hold on to their jobs and their salaries. In Japan, some seniors also choose to continue working part-time jobs – to boost their pensions and because they believe it helps stave off dementia. World DW World in Progress, retirement, pensions, aging, Japan, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), elderly, health false full 30:00 61612699 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-spiral-of-self-destruction/audio-61612699?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The world is set to face 1.5 disasters a day by 2030, the UN has warned. We're severely underestimating the risks and are doing too little to protect ourselves. As the war in Ukraine rages on, repercussions are felt around the globe. And there are growing concerns that the international community is forgetting other parts of the world in dire need of aid. World DW World in Progress, Ukraine, war, famine, hunger, Niger, Egypt, global, United Nations, pandemic, risk false full 29:59 61524901 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-new-beginnings/audio-61524901?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In South Korea, anti-feminism is on the rise as many young men feel they are losing out in society. And highly skilled Iranians leave in droves to get away from bleak economic and political prospects - to build a better future for themselves and their daughters. World DW World in Progress, Iran, South Korea, human rights, women, misogyny, brain drain, feminism, gender equality false full 29:59 61465242 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-how-to-deal-with-the-fallout-of-war/audio-61465242?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Ever since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, people have been trying to flee to safety. In these dark times, a Ukrainian businessman helped evacuate orphans out of the war zone to the Turkish city of Antalya. In neighboring Moldova people are afraid the war could spread beyond Ukraine. And a theater play in Argentina addresses the trauma of war – 40 years after the Falklands War. World DW World in Progress, Ukraine, refugees, children, war, trauma, Russia, Moldova, Falklands, North Korea false full 29:59 61381751 Wed, 6 Apr 2022 14:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-high-time-to-act/audio-61381751?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss There's tension in the air in Bosnia and Herzegovina – especially older people who've lived through the war are concerned. Where is the country headed? It's high time to act, warns the UN in its latest climate report. A theater troupe in Kenya is trying to do their bit by bringing together villagers to come up with solutions. World DW Bosnia and Herzegovina, conflict, Sarajevo, Kenya, climate change, theater, education, World in Progress false full 29:58 61305678 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-political-vaccines-and-symbolic-bread/audio-61305678?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: Rising bread prices in Egypt impact the poor -- Why politicizing vaccines doesn't help to end the COVID pandemic -- The plight of foreign interns in Japan -- How ice cream turned an unemployed fashion designer in Soweto into a happy man World DW World in Progress, Covid Vaccines, Pandemic, Egypt bread, Human rights, ice cream Soweto false full 29:59 61236024 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-war-on-ukraine-global-hunger-uzbek-cotton/audio-61236024?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Russian war on Ukraine is taking its toll on the people. The situation is especially dire within the besieged cities — aid organizations say they are struggling to reach those in need. The invasion is also going to destabilize food security all over the world. We also hear how Uzbekistan revamped its cotton Industry to stop children from working in the fields. World DW World in Progress, Ukraine, Russia, invasion, war, global hunger, food aid, Yemen, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, cotton, child labor false full 29:59 61150535 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-refugees-at-risk/audio-61150535?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: How the war in Ukraine impacts food shortages in Tunisia // Why many rulers in the Middle East are rooting for Russia // Syrian refugees working in Turkey's plastic recycling industry - under hazardous conditions. World DW World in Progress, Ukraine war, Syrian refugees, Turkey Plastic recycling, Tunisia wheat, Arab rulers false full 29:59 61071048 Wed, 9 Mar 2022 16:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-religious-tolerance-in-danger/audio-61071048?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In this edition: Inspiring the struggle for freedom: new excavations solve a decades old mystery about US freedom fighter Harriet Tubman -- Religious tolerance in danger: How Hindu radicals foster hatred against the Muslim minority in India. World DW World in Progress, Hindu radicals, BJP, Muslims India, Slavery, Harriet Tubman false full 30:00 60890286 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-curbing-colombia-s-coca-cultivation-and-saving-turtles-in-odisha/audio-60890286?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics this week: For many coca Farmers in Colombia, it is far from simple to stop producing coca for drugs// Why protecting wildlife clashes with livelihoods of fishermen in Odisha, India//  Netflix film sparks protests in Egypt//  How artists in Turkey censor themselves because they face backlash for their art World DW World in Progress, Coca farmers Colombia, Cocaine, Conservation, Turtles Odisha, Artistic freedom, Netflix controversy, Self-censorship, war on drugs false full 29:59 60833087 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-making-cape-town-s-hanover-park-a-better-place/audio-60833087?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Unemployment in Cape Town's neighborhood Hanover Park is high, gun shots and murders happen frequently. Gangs dominate the streets. Pastor Craven Engel wants to make this neighborhood a safer place and came up with a program called Ceasefire. Former gang members are also involved in the project. And it's worked - murders have gone down. World DW World in Progress, South Africa, gang violence, poverty, education false full 29:59 60803057 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 14:56:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-new-hopes-new-beginnings/audio-60803057?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Children from La Reunion were brought to children's homes under the guise of getting them a good education — which most never received. Can they find closure by traveling to the island? Young girls in Zimbabwe who fell pregnant during the pandemic used to get kicked out of school, but are now being encouraged to return. And how a delivery app changes the game in Brazil's favelas. World DW World in Progress, human rights, education, business, Brazil, delivery app, development, Zimbabwe, women's rights, health, pregnancy, La Reunion, France false full 29:59 60716621 Wed, 9 Feb 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-too-little-too-late/audio-60716621?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Rising energy and food prices have pushed many people to the brink – and it's set to get worse as fertilizers get more expensive or aren't available at all. We also hear how an app developed on the African continent set out to help small-scale farmers and why many Lebanese are turning to cryptocurrency. World DW World in Progress, food security, fertilizer, small-scale farmers, farming, cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Lebanon, UK, Kenya, Indonesia, environment, pollution false full 29:59 60634743 Wed, 2 Feb 2022 13:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fighting-neglected-diseases-and-projects-dividing-mexican-communities/audio-60634743?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In this edition: How the Kigali declaration is hoped to speed up the fight against neglected tropical diseases that affect 20 percent of the world's population and: While they promise jobs, international projects in Mexico often divide communities. World DW World in Progress, NTDS, neglected tropical disease, Kigali Declaration, Mexico, Indigenous communities, international companies, development, environment, poverty false full 30:00 60563892 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-pushing-for-change/audio-60563892?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Nairobi's biggest dumpsite holds over three times its capacity and is tearing at the seams. Residents sort through trash in the hopes to find something usable — be it recyclable goods or simply something to eat. And then there's crime. We also hear how female students have been speaking out against sexual harassment and abuse in Morocco and are finally being heard. World DW World in Progress, human rights, poverty, #metoo, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, environment, health false full 29:59 60485212 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-uncertain-futures/audio-60485212?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The COVID-19 pandemic has not only lead to a global health crisis, but also to economic hardships. Some people from Latin America and the Caribbean are getting so desperate they embark on a dangerous journey north to make it all the way to the US — in the middle of the pandemic! We also hear how one neighborhood in Australia managed to pull off a vaccination success story. World DW World in Progress, COVID-19, pandemic, migration, health, vaccination, vaccination rate, poverty false full 29:59 60399280 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-asia-s-troubled-mekong-river/audio-60399280?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Mekong River begins in Tibet and runs through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia before exiting in Vietnam's delta region. But ever since China built several mega dams along the river, the rhythm of the flowing giant has been getting out of sync. So what does this mean for the environment and the people living alongside the world's twelfth longest the river? World DW Asia, Mekong River, dams, biodiversity, salinization, water levels, drought, China false full 30:00 60239593 Thu, 6 Jan 2022 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fetal-alcohol-syndrome-affects-millions-of-kids-in-south-africa/audio-60239593?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss When pregnant women drink alcohol, the impact on their babies' health can be severe. In South Africa, more than ten percent of kids suffer from Fetal Alcohol symptome - the highest figure worldwide. World DW World in Progress, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Alcohol abuse, health, drugs, pregnancies, violence false full 30:00 60239594 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 09:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-how-climate-change-impacts-lives-around-kilimanjaro/audio-60239594?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The warming climate melts the snow peak on Mount Kilimanjaro and increasingly impacts the lives of local people and their environment. World DW World in Progress, Kilimanjaro, Climate Change, melting snow, Farmers, herders, deforestation, water scarcity, rainfall false full 30:00 60229697 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-lifesavers-50-years-of-doctors-without-borders/audio-60229697?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In the past 50 years, they've saved millions of people, providing medical aid in dangerous situations and the worst conflicts across the world and they've also been outspoken when many other humanitarian helpers haven't: Doctors without Borders, or Medicins sans Frontières, MSF. World DW World in Progress, Doctors without borders, MSF, Humanitarian Aid, medicine, drugs, hospital, HIV/AIDS, Nelson Mandela, conflict, Refugees, war false full 30:00 60128485 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-kenya-s-mysterious-rising-lakes/audio-60128485?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Rising lakes in the East African Rift Valley have swallowed houses, churches, hotels and schools. People had to move away, giraffes and other wildlife were trapped when the water came. How are they coping with the floods? World DW World in Progress, Kenya, lakes, Lake Bogoria, Lake Baringo, water, floods false full 29:59 60059656 Wed, 8 Dec 2021 15:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-ripple-effects-of-the-pandemic/audio-60059656?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss COVID-19 has disrupted children's education all over the world. Lockdowns and shutdowns have caused much more than kids missing out on school's curriculums though — it's taken a toll on their mental health, too. Can drones help in getting medicine and vaccines to remote areas? And how to best tackle COVID misinformation — volunteers in India try to encourage people to take the vaccine. World DW World in Progress, COVID-19, health, education, vaccine false full 30:00 59987204 Wed, 1 Dec 2021 13:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-indigenous-copyrights-and-fighting-for-first-nations-land/audio-59987204?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In this edition: The textile patterns designes by indigenous weavers in Oaxaca, Mexico are hip with fashion companies who don't always compensate the designers. And: Meet Canadian First Nations activist Freda Huson who just received an alternative Nobel prize for her defending her people's culture and land. World DW World in Progress, indigenous rights, cultural appropriation, fashion designer, tribal lands, First Nations, Canada, Mexico, Freda Husaon false full 30:00 59921409 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-despite-all-odds/audio-59921409?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss We take you along to listen to a musical genre called AmaPiano that emerged in South Africa's townships. And we go to Turkey where young people are trying to carve out a living despite all odds — unemployment, inflation and a lack of freedom are taking a toll on their future. World DW World in Progress, Turkey, freedom, inflation, unemployment, music, culture, South Africa false full 30:00 59847637 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-innovative-perspectives-and-ancient-forests/audio-59847637?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In this edition: an illegal bus ride with Palestinians to the beach -- Cameroonian Baka indigenous group's ancient forests under threat -- Innovative apps made in Nairobi's 'Silicon Savannah'   World DW World in Progress, Palestinians Jaffa, Baka people, Cameroon forests, Kenya's Silicon Savannah, Ushahidi, app, women entrepreneurs false full 29:59 59781068 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-climate-talks-and-lesotho-water-challenges/audio-59781068?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: Poor countries in the global South demand 'loss and damage' compensation for the detrimental impacts of climate change -- Dams for hydropower in Lesotho don't benefit everyone and why that could become a problem in neighboring South Africa, too.    World DW World in Progress, COP26, Loss and Damage, Climate change, Lesotho water, hydropower, rural development false full 29:59 59708844 Wed, 3 Nov 2021 13:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-gap-in-the-panamerican-highway/audio-59708844?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Panamericana is one of the longest roads in the world - it runs some 48,000 km through the North and South American continents, all the way from Alaska to the southernmost tip of Argentina. But there's a long gap in Panama before the road continues in Colombia. Local people are not happy about their lack of access to economic opportunities that come with being connected. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Panamerican Highway, Panamericana, Gap Panama, development false full 30:00 59640968 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-growing-challenges-and-ancient-traditions/audio-59640968?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Hunger crisis in Madagascar -- Unmarried mothers in Morocco -- USA Lynching -- Nyatiti music in Kenya -- Quechua revival Peru TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Madagscar hunger, climate crisis, Quechua language, Morocco women, Nyatiti music, Lynching, malnutrition false full 30:00 59565208 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-inside-the-us-opioid-crisis/audio-59565208?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Huntington in West Virgina holds the sad record of most deaths from opioids in the USA. The Coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the opioid crisis, and the number of those dying from overdoses has increased dramatically. Find out how people in town cope with the ongoing crisis. World DW World in Progress, Opioid Crisis, Huntington, drug addiction, Oxycontin, fentanyl, Covid-19, drug overdose false full 29:59 59492431 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-how-niger-is-fighting-radicalization-with-education/audio-59492431?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The West African nation of Niger has been grappling with Islamist extremist groups, like Boko Haram, who have been targeting schools, among other things. And amid this threat, educators and Nigeriens alike say it's all the more reason to keep kids going to school, if anything to combat the scourge of radicalization. World DW Niger, education, Boko Haram, human rights, radicalization, women, girls false full 30:00 59425745 Wed, 6 Oct 2021 13:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-what-just-happened/audio-59425745?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show, we travel to the Cambodian city Sihanoukville, which is reeling from the sudden withdrawal of Chinese real estate investors, and the impact of the COVID-19. Then, a look at a Kabul artist in exile who's watching from afar as the Taliban destroys his work. Plus, an interview with Dr. Azza Karam, of Religions for Peace International on how the pandemic is affecting religion. World DW Cambodia, New Silk Road, China, Afghanistan, taliban, Religion, COVID-19 pandemic false full 29:59 59425744 Wed, 6 Oct 2021 13:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/kabul-artist-laments-exile/audio-59425744?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Among the people who were able to escape Kabul after the Taliban takeover was a local artist named Omaid Sharifi. Sharifi might be best known for a project involving painting colorful and poetic murals onto the city’s many blast walls. Now the Taliban are painting over them. World DW omaid sharifi, afghanistan, Kabul, artlords, taliban, blast walls false full 05:18 59352571 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-power-of-music/audio-59352571?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss We'll hear about how music is playing an important role in the conflict plaguing Ethiopia, where it's boosting morale among Tigrayan soldiers and refugees alike. We'll also get an update on the conflict between Ethiopia and Tigray, which is about to enter its second year. Plus, the controversial push by a group of women reviving ancient Egyptian songs. World DW World in Progress, Tigray, Egypt, music, musical tradition, conflict, women's rights, famine, refugees false full 29:59 59261338 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-daring-to-speak-up/audio-59261338?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss We look at tough topics and what happens when people are brave enough to talk about them. We meet one man who is challenging the stigma against men who are victims of domestic violence. And we hear from the founder of the Berlin Human Rights Film Festival who wants its audience to confront some harsh realities. World DW World in Progress, domestic violence, violence against men, family violence, Berlin, human rights, Human Rights Film Festival false full 29:59 59190933 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fighting-hunger-how-multinational-companies-take-over-the-global-food-agenda/audio-59190933?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On out of ten people globally suffer from hunger while a third of food is going to waste. Climate change and conflicts exacerbate the crisis. The UN is  proposing a new global food agenda to improve the food systems. Yet critics say that too much of the focus is on big companies and industrial agriculture, instead of also strengthening the role of small farmers in sustainable food production.   World DW World in Progress, Food security, FAO, UN food systems summit, agriculture, hunger, industrial agriculture, pesticides false full 30:00 59123375 Wed, 8 Sep 2021 13:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-change-sweeps-the-east/audio-59123375?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss From the Middle East to Central Asia, new societal trends are emerging that are challenging long-held norms. In Iran, women and girls are banking on education as the key to progress. Young entrepreneurs in Egypt are reaping the rewards of start-ups. Meanwhile in Turkey, Afghan refugees are stuck in a state of limbo. World DW World in Progress, Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Egypt, girls' education, education, Afghan refugees, start-up false full 30:00 59064449 Thu, 2 Sep 2021 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-what-s-the-alternative-african-women-leaders/audio-59064449?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Women across Africa shape protest movements and stand up for their rights: from descendants of Benin's Amazon warriors, to activists fighting injustice and women promoting gender equality with political and poetic means. Environment DW World in Progress, Africa, women’s rights, oppression, justice false full 29:59 58858483 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-kenya-s-mysterious-rising-lakes/audio-58858483?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Rising lakes in the East African Rift Valley have swallowed houses, churches, hotels and schools. People had to move away, giraffes and other wildlife were trapped when the water came. How are they coping with the floods? Environment DW World in Progress, Kenya, lakes, Lake Bogoria, Lake Baringo, water, floods false full 29:59 58898927 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-changing-laws-and-lives-in-limbo/audio-58898927?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Thousands of women and children of former ISIS fighters are stuck in camps in Syria, but their home countries are reluctant to take them back ++ Across Europe, there are efforts to change rape laws   World DW World in Progress, Syria camps, IS families, ISIS, Islamic State, repatriation, rape laws, violence against women, crime false full 29:59 58833219 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-saving-lives/audio-58833219?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on World in Progress: How Afghan refugees abroad see the worsening situation back home // UNICEF tries to help Afghan children and women harmed by the surging conflict //Peru's medical staff struggles to stem the next wave of Covid 19 // Polyandy: Should women be allowed to have several husbands in South Africa? World DW World in Progress, Conflict, War, Taliban, Refugees, internally displaced, COVID 19, Polygamy, Equal rights, children, UNICEF, Afghanistan false full 29:59 58755374 Wed, 4 Aug 2021 12:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-reviving-cyprus-tourism-industry/audio-58755374?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this special edition of World in Progress, we take an in-depth look at the tourism industry in Cyprus, which has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the sun-kissed island works to keep visitors safe, it's also noticing an upswing in tourism to some unexpected places. World DW Cyprus, Turkey, Erdogan, greece,  tourism, COVID 19 false full 30:00 58672487 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-identities-and-survival/audio-58672487?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Who defines who's Japanese? Identity and the Hafu people in Japan / Hardly seen: The plight of Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria Making it against all odds: How a school in Croatia puts Roma kids on course for better lives / And: We'll survive: Why Bedouins in Egypt are confident their ancient traditions will survive despite Covid and Climate Change World DW World in Progress, Hafu Japan, Bedouins, Refugees, Identity, Roma, Education, minorities, discrimination false full 29:59 58579022 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-louisiana-s-dwindling-deltas/audio-58579022?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In 2010, the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, leading to the largest marine oil spill in history. More than a decade later, the oil and gas industry still dominates in the region. Oil's end result, in the form of a warming climate, has led to rising sea levels and erosion that are sinking the low-lying region into the sea. World DW World in Progress, Deepwater Horizon, oil, environment, climate change, Louisiana, flooding, delta, coastline, rising sea levels false full 29:59 58265448 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-sustainable-solutions-for-a-better-world/audio-58265448?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Solar panels could spell the end of illegally tapped power lines in Brazil's favelas that are dangerous and have even led to fires! Rooftop gardens in a refugee camp in Lebanon bring a whiff of fresh, green air to the place and help with food security. And: The secret of chicken dung and a place where abandoned plants can find a new home. World DW World in Progress, sustainability, Brazil, solar power, Lebanon, rooftop garden, refugee camps, food security, Peru, circular economy, Spain, human rights, France, plants false full 30:00 58192668 Wed, 7 Jul 2021 14:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-lake-kivu-a-ticking-time-bomb/audio-58192668?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss An international team has started extracting methane from Lake Kivu to generate electricity in Rwanda and to get rid of the dangerous gas mix within the lake. It was considered safe — that is, until the eruption of a volcano at the end of May. World DW World in Progress, Lake Kivu, methane, carbon dioxide false full 30:00 58111565 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-here-to-stay/audio-58111565?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In Brazil, indigenous people fear for their livelihoods as a controversial land reform bill would remove protections of their ancestral lands. People who wanted to seek asylum in the US have been stuck in limbo in Mexico. And the pandemic has revived old Italian towns on the verge of dying out. World DW World in Progress, coronavirus, COVID-19, indigenous people, land rights, Brazil, Mexico, asylum, migrants, United States, Italy, revival false full 29:59 58017361 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-hidden-crises/audio-58017361?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The invisible danger of pollution kills around seven million people per year. It's especially bad in big cities like Jakarta for instance. Haiti has been in turmoil for years. Escalating gang violence has pushed thousands from their homes in the capital Port-au-Prince. And the pandemic has intensified the strain on humanitarian aid as funding dropped. Where do we go from here? World DW World in Progress, air pollution, coronavirus,  pandemic, Haiti, Indonesia, humanitarian aid false full 29:58 57923573 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-solutions-in-sight/audio-57923573?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Global problems often need local solutions — but who can find them? In Congo, there has been low take-up for COVID vaccines but health workers and officials are fighting this. It is the poorest who are hit hardest by hyperinflation, but digital currency could help. Workers in Bangladesh hope a new German law can change working conditions. And in the Maldives, tourists are put off by mosquitoes. Environment DW Bitcoin, coronavirus, Vaccine, mosquito false full 30:00 57832099 Wed, 9 Jun 2021 15:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-eu-surveillance-technology-exports/audio-57832099?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A new EU regulation is supposed to limit European exports of surveillance technologies for nefarious reasons or to dictatorial regimes. But many contradictions remain, and critics fear European surveillance tools will continue to be used for purposes that violate human rights. World DW World in Progress false full 30:00 57761517 Wed, 2 Jun 2021 15:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-african-women-speak-up-for-their-rights/audio-57761517?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Many women across Africa shape protest movements and stand up for their rights: from descendants of Benin’s Amazon warriors, to activists fighting injustice and women promoting gender equality with political and poetic means. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, African women, gender equality, justice, activists, political participation, women leaders false full 29:59 57671252 Wed, 26 May 2021 12:31:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-myanmar-s-defectors-india-s-harrowing-second-covid-wave/audio-57671252?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week’s show, we get a rare glimpse behind the scenes of Myanmar’s notorious army, the Tatmadaw. Plus, insights from New Delhi on how India’s second wave spun out of control. And, the Amazigh women of Morocco have been getting facial tattoos for centuries. But is tradition about to die out? World DW Myanmar, India, COVID, tattoos, Amazigh false full 30:00 57594316 Fri, 21 May 2021 05:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-helping-hands/audio-57594316?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss How do communities around the world help empower and enable each other? In France, one group is helping migrants in the treacherous Alps, and a new report shows that there are more and more displaced people in the world. And in Africa, women are supporting each other: An NGO in Nigeria is helping deaf pregnant women while in Somalia new fitness and work opportunities for women are being embraced. World DW Maraudeurs, France, Refugees, NIgeria, deafness, pregnancy, Women's rights, Climate Change false full 29:59 57594314 Thu, 20 May 2021 09:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-link-between-climate-change-and-displacement/audio-57594314?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A new report shows that 40.5 million people were displaced last year alone. Around 75% were fleeing disasters and the effects of climate change, mostly weather-related. An interview with DW's environment reporter Ajit Niranjan who has been speaking to some of the people who have lost homes, family members or livelihoods because of disasters. World DW Climate Change, displacement, migration false full 07:12 57509872 Wed, 12 May 2021 13:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-struggling-for-survival/audio-57509872?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss How are textile workers in Bangladesh faring who are unable to socially distance in their factories? We also hear how clean cooking stoves can help reduce the risk of lung diseases in Guatemala's poorer neighborhoods — that's more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic. World DW World in Progress, health, coronavirus, COVID-19, poverty, food, cooking, Bangladesh, textile workers, Guatemala false full 29:59 57437259 Wed, 5 May 2021 13:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-covid-pandemic-rages-on/audio-57437259?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss As some countries have made remarkable strides in vaccinating their populations, the situation in India is looking grimmer by the day. The country now accounts for a third of global coronavirus infections and has surpassed the 20 million mark. We also hear how the Baka pygmies in Cameroon and migrants on the Canary Islands are coping with the pandemic. World DW World in Progress, coronavirus, COVID-19, health, vaccination, Africa, India, Cameroon, Canary Islands false full 29:59 57364310 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-who-owns-space/audio-57364310?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week we dive deep into outer space. Who owns space? Who owns mineral resources and water? The race is on — it's about big money, new business models and the future of our economy. And that of our environment. There are ideas of moving dirty industries to space, while our Earth would be reserved for clean living. World DW World in Progress, space, resources, water, exploitation, tourism, globalization false full 29:59 57276348 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-pushback/audio-57276348?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show, we hear from women in Morocco trying to give rape victims a voice. Plus, insights from Jan Kreutzberg of the German Foundation of World Population on the UN's latest report concerning COVID-19 and women's bodily autonomy. And then a look at how the pandemic has reshaped New York City, possibly for good. World DW Sexual Violence, bodily autonomy, COVID 19, New York City false full 29:58 57198709 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-death-and-music/audio-57198709?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss After a year of so many lives lost, people around the world have found new, creative ways to deal with the effects of the coronavirus crisis, from a Brazilian man dressed as the Grim Reaper in Berlin to Polish salt mines that can help with respiratory problems. Plus, a look at how technology is changing music in the Atlanta hip-hop scene and for South Korean sound engineers. Globalization DW coronavirus, Berlin, death, music, South Korea, Poland, Brazil, Atlanta false full 30:00 57119057 Wed, 7 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-dams-along-the-mekong-threatening-farmers-and-fish/audio-57119057?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Mekong River flows 5,000 kilometers from China to Vietnam. China's construction of large hydropower dams along the river to feed the country's growing energy needs is causing problems downriver — having devastating impacts on water availability and the fertile soil that feeds hundreds of millions of people in Southeast Asia. Globalization DW World in Progress, Vietnam, China, Southeast Asia, Mekong, dams, environment, food security, development false full 29:59 57064642 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-how-covid-is-hurting-the-most-vulnerable/audio-57064642?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week’s show, we’re looking at how COVID-19 is impacting the world’s most vulnerable. More and more Italians are falling into poverty. One initiative is working to get rid of the stigma of accepting help. Plus, a look at how inequality is deepening, what COVID has meant for coffee production, and a look at the Yuqui of Bolivia. World DW Covid,  pandemic, Inequality, Hunger, Coffee, indigenous false full 29:59 56976652 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-digital-identity-and-the-brave-new-world-of-data/audio-56976652?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Traveling without a passport - just by being scanned at an airport? Projects to test this kind of digital identity have already started. For some, that sounds great. Others fear the dangers posed by the possible abuse of data collected by companies and governments. Thomas Kruchem explores the possibilities and dangers of digital identities. The presenter is Natalie Muller. World DW World in Progress, dystopia, identity, digital world false full 30:00 56904004 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-healthcare-the-pandemic/audio-56904004?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In South Korea, there's a big push to get people with disabilities out of care facilities after coronavirus deaths were recorded in such institutions. It's also a call for inclusion. We also hear from travel nurses in the US who move from hospital to hospital to help out. Many nurses have been pushed to the brink of exhaustion during the pandemic. World DW World in Progress, coronavirus, pandemic, COVID-19, health, human rights, people with disabilities, nurses, medical, health care false full 29:59 56827627 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fukushima-10-years-on/audio-56827627?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Fukushima in Japan, March 11, 2011. An earthquake, a tsunami and three nuclear meltdowns. Much has happened since then: Cities have been rebuilt, protective walls erected, work continued on the damaged nuclear power plant. Export restrictions for many products have been largely lifted. But only a few people who had to flee their homes ten years ago have actually returned to the region. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Fukushima, Japan, radioactive, tsunami, Daiichi, 2011 false full 29:59 56761144 Wed, 3 Mar 2021 15:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-how-the-pandemic-is-changing-us/audio-56761144?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The coronavirus pandemic has transformed regions and entire countries. In the US, people have been fleeing cities like New York and Boston for greener pastures in Vermont. Many businesses are faltering because tourists have been staying away. Some young Iranian hostel owners are trying to stay afloat by moving things online. And a robot in Nairobi is doing its bit in the fight against COVID-19. World DW World in Progress, coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, moving,  tourism, robots, technology false full 29:59 56676641 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-defying-censorship/audio-56676641?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Censorship comes in many forms. You might have heard that Facebook blocked news coverage in Australia last week, because Australia's government wanted the tech giant to pay for journalism. In Venezuela, censorship has gotten so bad that people have to get creative to get informed. And the Indian government ordered Twitter to block accounts commenting on farmers' protests. World DW World in Progress, censorship, freedom of speech, Australia, Facebook, India, Twitter, Venezuela, Italy, COVID 19, coronavirus, pandemic, lockdown false full 30:00 56601235 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-staying-alive/audio-56601235?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss We hear the inspiring stories of female judges in Guatemala who are risking their lives for justice. Since the coronavirus pandemic hit, the number of suicide cases involving women has been rising sharply in Japan. One student wants to stop people from taking their own lives and show them it's worth living. We also hear how dogs can help detect urine that's infected with the coronavirus. World DW World in Progress, health, coronavirus, COVID-19, Japan, suicide, Guatemala, justice, India false full 30:00 56523665 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-straw-that-broke-the-camel-s-back/audio-56523665?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world on its head, particularly in countries already grappling with crises. On this week's show, we'll hear about a food bank in Texas reeling from America's spiraling hunger crisis. We'll also hear from young men and women in Tripoli about how the current situation has made them think of leaving for good. Plus, Mexico's healthcare workers demand vaccinations. World in Progress DW US, Lebanon, Mexico, COVID 19, hunger crisis, financial crisis, vaccination false full 29:59 56444973 Wed, 3 Feb 2021 16:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fears-and-revivals/audio-56444973?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Why Uighurs in Turkey still don't feel safe - How African migrants are reviving churches in Morocco - Crowdfunded radio stations in Poland - Mille Cafés reviving rural France  World DW World in Progress, Uighurs in Turkey, Moroccan Churches, Poland Press Freedom, France villages false full 29:59 56361466 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-harsh-lives-and-crushed-hopes/audio-56361466?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Egypt: Crushed hopes ten years after the uprising -- South Korea: Online delivery distress -- Tierra del Fuego: past and present at the southern end of the world World DW World in Progress, Tierra del Fuego, Egypt uprising, Online delivery false full 30:00 56303480 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-where-do-we-go-from-here/audio-56303480?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss As countries all over the world start vaccinating their populations against the novel coronavirus, will there be enough for everybody? A doctor in Tunisia is trying to make a difference for her patients suffering from sickle cell disease. And: How is Mali faring after the coup this past August? World in Progress DW World in Progress, coronavirus, COVID-19, health, vaccine, sickle cell disease, Mali, coup, Kenya, Tunisia false full 30:00 56212718 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-tackling-disinformation/audio-56212718?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The spread of disinformation is a growing problem around the world. We go behind the scenes of a Catholic radio station in Italy spreading conspiracy theories about COVID-19 and discuss Wikipedia's huge impact on the way we source information. Plus, a new project in Colombia is helping women access abortions and an artist has turned the debris from the Beirut explosion into a sculpture. World DW World in Progress, misinformation, disinformation, conspiracy theories, Wikipedia, digital age, Colombia, abortion, women's health, COVID-19,  pandemic , Beirut, Beirut explosion false full 30:00 56144279 Wed, 6 Jan 2021 12:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-ethiopia-s-tigray-conflict/audio-56144279?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss We hear the backstory to the conflict that erupted in Ethiopia’s Tigray region in November and get an an update from the Norwegian Refugee Council about what the Tigray conflict means for the region's refugee crisis. Plus: some creative solutions to dealing with the COVID-19 crisis in Cuba. World DW World in Progress, human rights, Ethiopia, Tigray, Cuba, conflict, refugees false full 29:59 56009424 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-digital-identity-and-the-brave-new-world-of-data/audio-56009424?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Traveling without a passport - just by being scanned at an airport? Projects to test this kind of digital identity have already started. For some, that sounds great. Others fear the dangers posed by the possible abuse of data collected by companies and governments. Thomas Kruchem explores the possibilities and dangers of digital identities. The presenter is Natalie Muller. World DW World in Progress, Data, Digital Identity, Dystopia, surveillance false full 30:00 56009423 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-urgent-solutions-for-urgent-times/audio-56009423?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Five years ago, all countries committed to strive for Sustaiinable Developement Goals and reach them by 2030. A special broadcast produced this year, featuring international stars, human rights activists and scientists looks at the most pressing tasks ahead. US actor Julia Roberts is the host of this half hour special "Nations United - Urgent Solutions for urgent times" World DW UN, Nations United, Sustainable Development Goals, Health, Education, World in Progress false full 30:00 55961473 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/audio-55961473?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The first coronavirus vaccines are being rolled out now. Is this the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel? Some experts say not so fast... Not all people will receive the vaccine right away and it will certainly take time to produce enough doses for everyone. We also hear how musicians have been faring in a year that was dominated by lockdowns and other restrictions. World DW World in Progress, coronavirus, COVID 19, health, vaccine, India, China, developing countries false full 29:59 55898441 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-dark-side-of-st-nicholas/audio-55898441?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Christian tradition of Saint Nicholas usually means it's time for small gifts and chocolate, especially for kids. But for others, the tradition has a dark side: The Netherlands' Zwarte Piet or Black Pete depicts a helper of Saint Nicholas dressed in blackface. And: Chocolate isn't so sweet for West African chocolate producers. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Black Pete, Zwarte Piet, blackfacing, racism, children, education, child labor false full 30:00 55796563 Wed, 2 Dec 2020 12:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-unintended-consequences/audio-55796563?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Nearly three months since the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos burned now, a number of its residents have found refuge in a makeshift camp called Kara Tepe. A sharp rise in unwanted pregnancies has Indonesia worried about life after lockdown. And in Morocco, small business owners find a way to give back to the artisans struggling during lockdown's halt on tourism. World in Progress DW Lesbos, Greece, refugees, Indonesia, lockdown, coronavirus, pregnancy, Morocco, tourism false full 29:59 55722395 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-legacy-of-slavery/audio-55722395?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, we take a closer look at Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade, the darkest chapter in the nation's history. We'll also find out what modern slavery looks like, and hear from activists in Nigeria who've launched a mass protest movement against police brutality. World in Progress DW World in Progress, slavery, Britain, Transatlantic slave trade, Nigeria, Freedom Fund, Claire Falconer false full 30:00 55665296 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-what-does-it-take-to-survive/audio-55665296?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss How do you survive in a country where gang violence and sky-high murder rates are rampant? For some women in Mexico it's too dangerous to even go out on the streets. And how do you make a difference in a country when you want to make a change, but people have been driven away? We'll find out from an enterprising coffee-producing family in Honduras. World DW World in Progress, femicide, women, human rights, violence, Mexico, Honduras false full 30:00 55566461 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-forgotten-crises/audio-55566461?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week we want to turn our attention to crises that don't get the attention they deserve. Take Neglected Tropical Diseases for instance. 1.5 billion people are affected by NTDs, a large number of those in need of treatment are living in Africa. And the war-torn country of South Sudan is in the grip of a humanitarian crisis. World DW COVID-19, coronavirus, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Ebola, South Sudan, famine, hunger, displacement, World in Progress false full 29:59 55500634 Wed, 4 Nov 2020 16:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-irregular-migration-and-the-eu/audio-55500634?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Trieste Refugees: with winter approaching, many irregular migrants remain stuck on the Italy/Slovenia border  -- Lebanon: More migrants attempt to cross the mediterranean to Cyprus  -- Interview: Why migrants less welcome in the EU -- Armenian Diaspora concerned about Nagorno-Karabakch conflict World DW World in Progress, Irregular migration, refugees, asylum seekers, Migrants, eu, border controls false full 29:59 55424235 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-where-are-us-china-relations-headed/audio-55424235?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Ahead of the presidential election in the US at the beginning of November, we're bringing you a special about the deteriorating relationship between the US and China. This relationship is at its lowest point it's ever been in four decades. And the contentious issues are a plenty. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, US, China, United States, election, Donald Trump, Joe Biden false full 30:00 55275166 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-covid-pandemic-increases-hardships-on-children/audio-55275166?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted children all over the world? With so many people out of work due to the pandemic, some families see no other way but to take drastic measures in order to survive. And for some kids, school closures mean they miss out on education and often their only meal of the day. World DW World in Progress, coronavirus, COVID-19, health, education, children, poverty false full 29:59 55107416 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-party-decides-china-s-values-at-home-and-abroad/audio-55107416?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week: The crackdown on dissent and the situation for Chinese ethnic minorities, in Xingiang and Inner Mongolia,  And we'll explore China's geopolitical stance and find out how Chinese investments and values are expanding to the African continent and into the international sphere.  World DW World in Progress, China, Minorities, Party ideology, Propaganda, Human rights, Mongolian Language, Investment in Africa false full 29:59 55041453 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-challenges-for-global-tranformation/audio-55041453?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss TOPICS: Five years of the Sustainable Development Goals - what's to celebrate? -- How Covid 19 Impacts the fight against other diseases in Africa -- Why Pakistan's health system profits from many decades of fighiting Polio now while gearing up to test a COVID 19 vaccine. World DW World in Progres, Sustainable Development Goals, Agenda 2030, Covid19, HIV AIDS, Polio false full 29:59 54948227 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-moving-past-colonialism/audio-54948227?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss 1960 was the year of independence for many African nations. 60 years later, countries like France still haven't come to terms with their legacy as colonizers. And, African independence was also a big deal for the United Nations. Henning Melber, who’s written extensively on the topic, will tell us why. World DW Africa, United nations, france, colonialism false full 29:59 54867314 Wed, 9 Sep 2020 12:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-what-does-it-mean-to-lose-your-home/audio-54867314?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Last week, a study projected 40 million Americans could be evicted because of the pandemic. We'll hear about what the situation is like in Europe. And, this fall marks the anniversary of the 2015 refugee crisis in Europe. We'll hear from a Syrian man who made it to Germany. And then gave up a chance to stay. Plus, a look at why not everyone is on board with Mexico's Mayan Train project. World DW EU evictions, Coronavirus,  pandemic, london, Syrian refugees, Mayan Train false full 29:59 54792916 Wed, 2 Sep 2020 12:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-big-cities-big-problems/audio-54792916?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss One month after the deadly explosion in Beirut, locals are picking up the pieces. We'll hear from them and the UN Development Program's Khaled Abdel Shafi, who has witnessed the recovery efforts first hand. Plus, Blue Lives Matter is putting New York City on edge and an alternative neighborhood in Tokyo is fighting to keep its unique identity. World DW Beirut, tokyo, New York City, Explosion, police, gentrification, UNDP false full 29:58 54706197 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-mekong-dams-turn-off-the-tap-for-farmers-and-fish/audio-54706197?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Mekong River flows 5,000 kilometers from China to Vietnam. China's construction of a number of large hydropower dams to feed the country's energy needs is causing problems downriver, and having dire impacts on the fertile soil that feeds hundreds of millions of people. Globalization DW Mekong River, China, Hydropower, Vietnam false full 29:58 54623962 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 13:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fighting-for-change/audio-54623962?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss One year after the Indian government stripped Kashmir of its special status, we hear how Kashmiris are dealing with their new reality, while a civil rights group called the "Moroccan Outlaws" calls for modernization of the country's criminal laws. Also on the show: the unequal treatment of Japan's working women and how the "Indian Matchmaking" series sparked a debate about colorism and classism. World DW World in Progress, India, Kashmir, Japan, Morocco, human rights, discrimination, protests, campaign, racism, sexism false full 30:00 54542266 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-shock-to-the-system/audio-54542266?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss How are refugees and migrants – and their kids! – faring during the coronavirus pandemic? Their situation was difficult to say the least even before the pandemic hit. Now it's gotten even worse. Migrant reception centers in Italy are overcrowded, adding to fears about the spread of the coronavirus. And: How a special doctor in Kenya (it's a puppet) helps children come to terms with the new normal. World DW World in Progress, coronavirus, COVID-19, children, education, health, refugees, migrants, ballet, dancing, Kenya, Nigeria, Greece, Italy false full 29:59 54447698 Wed, 5 Aug 2020 13:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-bolsonaro-s-dangerous-coronavirus-ignorance/audio-54447698?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Brazil, the country with the second-highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the world after the US, had more than 2.8 million confirmed cases and over 95,000 deaths at the time of recording. As the situation keeps worsening, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro does little to acknowledge the pandemic — instead, he tries his best to downplay the dangers of the disease. World DW coronavirus, COVID-19, Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, pandemic, health, World in Progress, infection false full 29:59 54368245 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-arbitration-courts-why-citizens-foot-the-bill-for-big-investors/audio-54368245?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss When foreign investors sue governments for losses due to policy changes in so-called arbitration courts, countries can end up paying billions. The system was set up to protect foreign investors - but critics say that it mainly helps companies dodge national laws, and has become a lucrative and highly intransparent business harming citizens even in poor countries that foot the bill. World DW World in Progress, globalization, Business, arbitration courts, ICSID, foreign investment, law false full 29:59 54265539 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-bringing-up-baby-in-the-pandemic/audio-54265539?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Who's the pandemic hardest on - parents or newborns? - Srebrenica grapples with 25th anniversary of massacre - Chatham House's Tim Benton on the high cost of malnutrition for businesses - New Zealand makes sanitary products free for women in bid to battle period poverty - Syrian women upend tradition to make a living World in Progress DW pandemic, Coronavirus, babies, malnutrition, menstruation, Syria false full 29:59 54189305 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 15:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-many-challenges-of-the-new-normal/audio-54189305?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: The pandemic is making sexual violence against women and children more prevalent in Nigeria and the Philippines, but efforts are underway to counter that — Couples who've been separated by travel bans stuck in different countries — How a new virus tracing device could make lives easier in Singapore. World DW World in Progress, sexual violence, child abuse, Corona separation, corona tracker false full 29:59 54095744 Wed, 8 Jul 2020 14:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-where-do-we-go-from-here/audio-54095744?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Millions of girls are at risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and that's not because of the coronavirus, but because protection of girls has fallen by the wayside. The pandemic is also threatening progress made in sexual reproductive health care in Africa as facilities are completely overrun by COVID-cases. We also hear how a small US town is coping with the virus. World DW COVID-19, coronavirus, health, women, girls, human rights, FGM, child marriage, US, pandemic, World in Progress false full 30:00 54016368 Wed, 1 Jul 2020 15:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-corona-crisis-cybercrime-and-creative-weddings/audio-54016368?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Blind people facing the corona crisis in India -- helping people with impairments and disabilites globally cope with virus and lockdown -- rising threat of cybercrime from North Korea -- drive-in weddings South Africa World DW World in Progress, Corona crisis, Blind, Disabled, cybercrime, Hacking, drive in wedding false full 30:00 53928266 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-ripple-effects-of-coronavirus/audio-53928266?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The coronavirus pandemic has had and still is having a big impact on people's lives. For some it's literally a matter of life and death: Not just due to the virus, but because of violent partners at home. For others, coronavirus restrictions and lockdowns have had disastrous effects on their livelihoods. And that sent ripple effects across continents when money from relatives stopped coming. World DW World in Progress, human rights, coronavirus,  pandemic , health, poverty, remittances, domestic violence, Africa, Europe, sanitation false full 30:00 53843132 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:33:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-under-attack/audio-53843132?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Brazil's indigenous population faces a double threat from the coronavirus — Local newspapers die out in the US — Dr. Courtney Radsch of the Committee to Protect Journalists talks attacks on journalists at the George Floyd protests — Why palm oil is a blessing and a curse for Indonesia World DW Brazil, COVID 19, indigenous, Journalism, palm oil, George Floyd false full 30:00 53759819 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fake-trials-in-china-s-uighur-camps/audio-53759819?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss DW’s investigates fake trials in China’s "reeducation centers" in Xinjiang – Olivier de Schutter (IPES) talks about which parts of African farming are getting cash and why sustainable farming isn’t one of them – An insider look at Bhutan’s booming hydropower business World DW China, Uighur, Africa, sustainable farming, Asia, bhutan, Hydropower false full 29:59 53673045 Wed, 3 Jun 2020 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-hunger-in-lockdown/audio-53673045?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In Guatemala, the Coronavirus pandemic is putting an extra strain on millions of poor people -- In Hong Kong, the June 4th Museum commemorates the Tiananmen Massacre in Beijing - something that's strictly prohibited in mainland China. World DW World in Progress, Coronavirus Guatemala, Hunger, Slums, Tiananmen Square massacre, June 4 museum Hong Kong, pro democracy China false full 29:59 53588581 Wed, 27 May 2020 14:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-dire-consequences-of-coronavirus/audio-53588581?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Climbing death tolls and infection rates are worrying us all over the globe. But the novel coronavirus is affecting people's lives in a way that goes beyond the health risk it undoubtedly poses. Workers all around the world who live paycheck to paycheck say they don't know what's next for them. In West Africa, millions are at risk of going hungry. And in Turkey, villagers fear tourism season. World DW World in Progress, coronavirus, health, COVID-19, Africa, Asia, Europe, textile workers, Bangladesh, Turkey, tourism, hunger, terrorism false full 29:59 53517130 Wed, 20 May 2020 16:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-education-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/audio-53517130?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week: Because of the Corona pandemic, More than 70 percent of school children worldwide have been affected by school closures- that’s around 1.3 billion children. We look at the what challenges that poses to the students and their teachers, with reports from Mexico, Tunisia and Germany. World DW World in Progess, coronavirus, schools, Education, back to school, social distancing, remote learning, teachers, students false full 29:59 53427103 Wed, 13 May 2020 14:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fake-news-during-a-pandemic/audio-53427103?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, how Hindu nationalists in India are using the coronavirus outbreak to spread hate against Muslims, the fact checkers fighting fake news in Kenya. Plus, how campaigners in Europe are pushing for better laws to help rape victims. World in Progress DW World in Progress, fake news, Muslims, India, coronavirus, rape false full 29:59 53352905 Wed, 6 May 2020 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-coping-with-the-coronavirus-pandemic/audio-53352905?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss We were on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic that's still raging around the globe. Restrictions here and elsewhere have been eased a bit, but it's still a far cry from anything that resembles normalcy. It's especially dire for those who were already living under difficult conditions — people who are homeless or living in slums. Extreme weather disasters also make matters worse. World DW coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, human rights, slum, poverty, IDPs, internally displaced people, homeless, hygiene, water, food, World in Progress false full 29:59 52844521 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-bluegrass-and-mountain-music/audio-52844521?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Bluegrass, a traditional form of American folk music, has long been associated with the Appalachian Mountains in the US South. Reporter Andreas Horchler took a closer look at the region, often written off as one of "hillbillies" and "hicks," to find out more about its influential music culture. World DW Bluegrass music, US, Virginia, folk music false full 29:59 52843937 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-why-indonesia-is-a-target-for-tobacco-companies/audio-52843937?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Indonesian households spend almost as much on cigarettes as they do on rice. The country is now the second-largest tobacco market in the world, behind China — and even children are taking up the habit, as reporter Thomas Kruchem discovered. TOP STORIES DW Indonesia, smoking, health, tobacco industry, tobacco, cigarettes, advertising, World in Progress false full 30:00 52843935 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-indonesian-villagers-fighting-the-cement-industry/audio-52843935?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Villagers in the Kendeng mountains of Java fight for their livelihoods as an increasing number of cement factories threatens water resources and protected areas. Resistance against those in power has a long tradition, since this region is home to the oldest social movement in the country. Thomas Kruchem met up with some of the modern leaders of this movement for this in-depth documentary. World DW Indonesia, cement, exploitation, World in Progress false full 30:00 52843934 Wed, 8 Apr 2020 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-locked-up/audio-52843934?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss How can prisons help prepare inmates for the outside world once they are released? In Germany one big concern is that inmates don't lose touch with their kids. We also hear about how inmates are being taught basic skills at prisons in Cambodia. World DW World in Progress, human rights, prison, imprisonment, children, care false full 30:00 52844148 Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-is-there-such-a-thing-as-clean-cobalt/audio-52844148?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Cobalt is one of the most important raw materials used to make batteries for smartphones, tablets and e-cars. About two thirds of cobalt comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition to the big industrial mines, there are many small makeshift mines where even children source the raw material, risking their lives. Linda Staude went to explore. World DW World in Progress, human rights, children, cobalt, mining, child labor, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), smartphone, exploitation false full 29:59 52861103 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-injustice-of-coffee-production/audio-52861103?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week we're bringing you a special about coffee and the injustice that comes with it. In Guatemala, coffee farmers are losing out because of price dumping and climate change. And Colombia's coffee farmers battle with competition from Brazil and Vietnam — and the middlemen who are taking their cuts. World DW World in Progress, coffee, injustice, price dumping, harvest, Guatemala, Colombia, Brazil, Vietnam, poverty, education false full 30:00 52828210 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-coronavirus-don-t-panic/audio-52828210?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss So far, the COVID-19 virus has infected about 200,000 people worldwide. To help contain the outbreak, hygiene and information is key. Some countries are doing this better than others. Leading by example is South Korea for instance where everyone gets notifications about new infections by mobile phone. We also talk about how to protect us and the elderly from the disease. World DW coronavirus, COVID-19, health, pandemic, protection, elderly, care, South Korea, Italy, China, World in Progress false full 29:59 52723998 Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fighting-slavery-worldwide/audio-52723998?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In this edition: Millions of people are forced to toil in forms of modern slavery across the world. Find out what is being done to help them from an NGO that's been fighting slavery for almost two centuries — and: meet an inspiring woman who escaped slavery in the 19th century and became one of the icons of the abolitionist movement: the amazing story of Harriet Tubman. World DW World in Progress, anti-slavery, modern slavery, Anti-Slavery International, Harriet Tubman, human rights, Freedom, abolitionist, political activism false full 29:59 52635191 Wed, 4 Mar 2020 12:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-equality-is-not-a-feeling/audio-52635191?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In the spirit of International Women’s Day, we're looking at women’s rights across the globe with human rights lawyer and podcaster Kate Kelly. We’ll also hear from Mexican activists who are putting a name and a face to victims of femicide online. NGOs are also finding creative ways to keep women out of harm’s way in climate-hit regions. Plus, an unlikely DJ sets the Moscow club scene on fire. World DW World in Progress, Violence Against Women, Women's rights, Climate Change, africa, US false full 29:59 52545944 Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-inequalities-and-human-development/audio-52545944?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: Human Development Report director Pedro Conceição (UNDP) explains why development goes beyond economic growth and why tackling inequalties is so vital ++ A snake-bite prevention program that saves lives in E-Swatini could help people across the world. World DW World in Progress, Human Development Report, Inequalities, UNDP, Snake Bite prevention, Health, E-Swatini false full 29:59 52449335 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-ghana-s-missing-doctors/audio-52449335?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Medical doctors are in high demand and many leave their home countries for better jobs and more pay abroad. That's a dilemma many countries in Africa are facing, including Ghana, where many doctors take off once they have completed their medical degree. The problem is even worse in the countryside. But trying to fix the issue is often met with resistance, as Moritz Pompl discovered. World DW Ghana, doctors, braindrain, working conditions, migration false full 29:57 52356949 Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-shock-after-shock/audio-52356949?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss As expanding locust swarms threaten the food security of millions of people in East Africa, we talk to a UN expert about what needs to be done to avert a famine. We'll also visit Zimbabwe, where years of drought and a collapsing economy have left half the population facing hunger, and find out why women and girls often bear the brunt of food crises. World in Progress DW World in Progress, locusts, Keith Cressman, Zimbabwe, Lucy Beck, Somalia, East Africa, Coro Arcobaleno false full 29:59 52268586 Wed, 5 Feb 2020 14:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-uphill-battle/audio-52268586?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, we meet activists in sub-Saharan Africa who are trying to change entrenched cultural beliefs surrounding female genital mutilation, and find out how motorbike ambulances are saving lives in remote Indian villages. We'll also hear from victims of Mexico's drug war who are campaigning for peace amid ongoing violence. World in Progress DW World in Progress, FGM, Somalia, Africa, India, UN, Chhattisgarh, Murali Krishnan, Mexico, drug war false full 29:59 52190057 Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-who-decides-what-s-healthy-private-donors-impacting-who-s-health-policies/audio-52190057?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The current Corona virus outbreak highlights the importance or international coordination in health, and the World Health Organization plays and important role in that. But as UN members states have decreased regular contributions, the WHO now increasingly relies on private donors, whose agendas also influence international health policies. Conflicts of interest may harm millions of people. World DW World Health Organization, private donors, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, global health, health emergency, public health false full 29:59 52083945 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-locked-up/audio-52083945?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss How can prisons help prepare inmates for the outside world once they are released? In Germany one big concern is that inmates don't lose touch with their kids. We also hear about how inmates are being taught basic skills at prisons in Cambodia. World DW World in Progress, human rights, prison, imprisonment, children, care false full 30:00 52014710 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-global-human-rights-under-threat/audio-52014710?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Human Rights Watch says decades of progress on human rights are at stake because of China — we hear from the NGO's executive director who was barred from entering Hong Kong. Critical voices are silenced in Morocco where 15 journalists, bloggers, rappers and social media users have been arrested. And unwanted immigrants in Japan who have been denied asylum end up in prolonged detention. World DW World in Progress, human rights, Human Rights Watch, China, Morocco, Japan, freedom of expression false full 30:00 51933037 Wed, 8 Jan 2020 15:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-from-good-and-bad-machines/audio-51933037?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss What does automation mean for Bangladesh's textile workers? A young Syrian has invented a heater that runs on pistachio shells to stave off the cold — could it help those in refugee camps survive the winter? And: ever heard of human Google? World DW World in Progress, Bangladesh, Syria, human rights, textile industry, Rana Plaza, safety, refugees, Idlib, winter, heating false full 30:00 51755119 Thu, 2 Jan 2020 01:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-farmers-agains-cement-factories-in-indonesia/audio-51755119?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Villagers in the Kendeng mountains of Java fight for their livelihoods as an increasing number of cement factories threatens water resources and protected areas. Resistance against those in power has a long tradition, since this region is home to the oldest social movement in the country. Thomas Kruchem met up with some of the modern leaders of this movement for this in-depth documentary. World DW World in Progress, Indonesia cement industry, Sedulur Sikep, Globalization, Heidelberg Cement false full 30:00 51755115 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-living-in-times-of-chaos-in-libya/audio-51755115?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A rare glimpse of life inside Libya, where chaos and violence reign since the government in Tripoli hasn't been able to establish stability // An increasing number of illegal migrants is arriving ashore the Greek island of Samos, putting the already overcrowded reception facilities as well as local people under increasing pressure// World DW World in Progress, Migration Greece, Life in Lybia, failed state, migration crisis false full 30:00 51724732 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-work-and-no-play/audio-51724732?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss As today's fast-paced world spins faster and faster, the pressure is taking a toll on people's mental health. In South Korea, societal expectations have pressured employees into coming along to office outings they'd rather not take part in. Young Nigerian women have been forced into prostitution after being promised lucrative jobs in Europe. World DW World in Progress, work, exploitation, Nigeria, prostitution, human trafficking, Europe, Germany, mental health, suicide, depression, digitalization, South Korea, drinking, sexual harassment false full 30:00 51630099 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-cities-vs-climate-change/audio-51630099?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss As the UN's climate change conference COP 25 wraps up in Madrid, we take a look at how cities are dealing with the impact of climate change. How are African megacities adapting to the climate crisis? Air pollution has a tight grip on Serbia's capital Belgrade. And the Italian city of Venice is dealing with the aftermath of the worst flooding in decades. Environment DW COP25, climate change, development, Africa, Europe, CO2 emissions, cities, urbanization, globalization, human rights, water false full 30:00 51530460 Wed, 4 Dec 2019 14:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-coal-versus-corals/audio-51530460?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss We visit two very different parts of the world where mining is raising big concerns among local communities: In Australia, protesters are calling for an end to the country's heavy reliance on coal mining as the Great Barrier Reef suffers the effects of warming, while in Chile, residents are raising the alarm over the environmental impact of lithium mining. Media Center DW World in Progress, Australia, Great Barrier Reef false full 30:00 51439740 Thu, 28 Nov 2019 13:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-bitter-sugar-and-facing-the-drought/audio-51439740?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss + Bitter lives and little hope: meeting sugarcane workers and their families in Guatemala +/ how a woman is making the best of living with HIV in a rural community in southern Africa. World DW World in Progres, Guatemala, Sugarcane plantations, HIV infection, eSwatini, workers exploitation false full 29:59 51338353 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-changing-spaces/audio-51338353?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: How internet access is changing rural lives in Tanzania// Egypt's new capital might not solve all the problems // Running out of space: Graves are becoming more expensive than real estate in China // Not just for the money - why expats like working in the Gulf countries World DW World in Progress, Internet Access Africa, Egypt New Capital, Gulf Expats false full 30:00 51229987 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 16:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-keeping-endangered-languages-alive/audio-51229987?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Protecting the world's languages // Scots Gaelic in decline // The last valley of Aranese speakers in the Pyrenees // The heritage of ancient Babylon World DW World in Progress, Endangered languages, indigenous languages, linguistics, Aranese, Scots Gaelic, Babylon UNESCO false full 30:00 51139942 Wed, 6 Nov 2019 15:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-what-s-at-stake-in-the-alabama-abortion-battle/audio-51139942?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In Alabama in the Untited States, the legal battle about abortion rights continues. The strictest abortion law in the USA banning abortions even in cases of incest of rape was set to take effect this month. But a preliminary injuction, temporarily blocking Alabama from enforcing the law, was issued by a federal judge last week. This report looks at what's at stake for women World DW World in Progress, Women's rights, pro choice, Alabama, USA, anti-abortion laws false full 29:59 51053264 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fighting-for-basic-rights/audio-51053264?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Women's activists in one of Colombia's most violent cities are starting to make a difference ++ Militant Rohyinga group continues activities in Bangladesh ++ What's changed for LGBTQ people in India, where since last year, homosexuality is not criminalized any more. World DW World in Progress, Rohyinga militants, Colombia activism, women's rights, Bangladesh, India LGBTQ false full 29:59 50949709 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-on-track/audio-50949709?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss We jump on board a health train that's bringing key medical services to remote parts of South Africa, and hear about a new screening test that could revolutionize the diagnosis of dyslexia. Plus, the Mexican coding boot camp giving returnees a fresh start. World in Progress DW World in Progress, dyslexia, Phelophepa, South Africa, Train of Hope, Kenya, Pallet Cafe false full 29:59 50857544 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-how-to-feed-the-world-in-times-of-climate-change/audio-50857544?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss How wheat Farmers and scientists in Canada are dealing with changing climate ++ IFPRI director talks about future food policies ++ Cricket farming changes livelihoods in Western Kenya  World DW World in Progress, Agriculture, Wheat crop, Food, Cricket Farms, Food security, climate change false full 29:59 50755389 Wed, 9 Oct 2019 12:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-enemies-of-the-state/audio-50755389?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Tanzania's President John Magufuli has turned pregnant teenagers into enemies of the state, claiming that allowing young mothers back to school would spell disaster for the country. Little is being done to tackle the root causes of these unwanted pregnancies: Rape, poverty and lack of sex education. Linda Staude went to investigate and her in-depth feature is presented by Natalie Muller. World DW World in Progress, Tanzania, human rights, women, girls, pregnancy, teenagers, education, John Magufuli false full 30:00 50682961 Wed, 2 Oct 2019 15:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-under-attack/audio-50682961?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Afghanistan went to the polls amid Taliban attacks — the dire security situation and political instability has left many people without any hope. And the US embargo on Venezuela takes a toll on people who can't even get the medicine they need. World DW World in Progress, Afghanistan, Taliban, poverty, insecurity, Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, Donald Trump, sanctions, embargo false full 29:59 50585209 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-trees-to-the-rescue/audio-50585209?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Deforestation concerns linked to palm oil plantations have prompted the EU to ban the use of palm oil in biofuel by 2030 — but Malaysian farmers say that spells disaster for them. Communities in Kenya's coastal regions are planting mangroves to protect the environment and make a living by selling carbon credits. And a video game that's getting help to those in need. World DW World in Progress, environment, human rights, deforestation, palm oil, Indonesia, Malaysia, Kenya, India, mangroves, carbon credits, carbon sink, CO2 false full 30:00 50480614 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-feeling-the-heat/audio-50480614?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss As the world gears up for a global climate strike to demand urgent action on climate change, we hear from people who are already feeling the heat. World DW World in Progress, climate change, adaptation, global climate strike, drought, floods, poverty, hunger, Africa, Asia, Uganda, Somalia, Kenya, Manila, Phillipines, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia false full 30:00 50385113 Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-a-real-life-utopia-and-dreams-of-peace/audio-50385113?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss on thgis show: Reluctant to return: While Lebanon pressures Syrian refugees in the country to return home, people are reluctant to go back to a war-devastated country /// and: How a tiny community in Ethiopia continues to live its utopian dream of equality, fraternity and peace, forty years after its foundation. World DW World in Progress, Arwa Amba community, Ethiopia utopia, communal living, Syrian refugees Lebanon, refugee return false full 30:00 50271386 Wed, 4 Sep 2019 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-why-indonesia-is-a-target-for-tobacco-companies/audio-50271386?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Indonesian households spend almost as much on cigarettes as they do on rice. The country is now the second-largest tobacco market in the world, behind China — and even children are taking up the habit. World DW Indonesia, smoking, tobacco, tobacco industry, cigarette advertising, cigarettes, health, public health, advertising false full 29:59 50203337 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-speaking-your-mind/audio-50203337?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Dangerous times for reporters in Mexico // Journalist paradise South Africa // A colonial-era law still stifles free expression in India / Vietnam Popstar/activist Mai Khoi Media Center DW World in Progress, Press freedom, freedom of expression, arts, music, sedition law India, Mexiko journalist killings false full 29:59 50115878 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-is-there-such-a-thing-as-clean-cobalt/audio-50115878?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Cobalt is one of the most important raw materials used to make batteries for smartphones, tablets and e-cars. About two thirds of cobalt comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition to the big industrial mines, there are many small makeshift mines where even children source the raw material, risking their lives. Linda Staude went to explore. World DW cobalt, mine, Democratic Republic of Congo, children, child labor, smartphone, e-cars, batteries, exploitation, illegal mining false full 29:59 50023922 Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-rights-and-aid-in-times-of-crisis/audio-50023922?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Germany's increasing role in humanitarian assistance // 70 years of the Geneva Conventions: why humanitarian law is not enough to protect civilians in war // And: when kids become mothers - we meet a young girl in Ecuador who's among the increasing number of children who become pregnant there World DW World in Progress, Geneva Conventions, humanitarian aid, Ecuardor teenage moms, international humanitarian law false full 30:00 49934437 Wed, 7 Aug 2019 15:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-big-alcohol-taps-africa/audio-49934437?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Big international alcohol companies are now targeting the African continent. With sales stagnating in Europe and the US, Africa's growing middle class, and young people in particular, are being tapped as the market of the future. World DW World in Progress, Africa, Alcohol sales, health impacts, addiction false full 29:59 49831993 Wed, 31 Jul 2019 13:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-no-room-for-complacency/audio-49831993?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss As the fighting dies down in some parts of Syria, we travel to the war-torn country to meet with recently returned refugees. And we speak with the unwaveringly optimistic head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Achim Steiner, to learn more about how he tackles some of the biggest humanitarian challenges facing the world today. World DW World in Progress, Syria, Syrian conflict, Syrian refugees, Achim Steiner, UNDP, development false full 29:59 49732817 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 14:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-taking-up-the-challenge/audio-49732817?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss How can we be better prepared for disasters like floods fueled by climate change? We hear from one of China's sponge cities how it's done. The Rio Grande in New Mexico was once an impressive river, but it's no longer what it used to be. How are locals coping? And how bikes can change lives. World DW environment, China, sponge city, climate change, resilience, ICLEI, floods, South Asia, Rio Grande, river, drought, Zambia, education, poverty, development false full 29:59 49621973 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fighting-for-a-future/audio-49621973?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show, why public school teachers are on strike in Chile, how girls from an Indian slum defy inequality by learning how to code, and how a radical policy change in Mexico is having real consequences for migrants coming from South and Central America, as well as Leros — the Greek refugee haven with a difference. World DW refugees, migration, education, sexism, inequality false full 29:59 49537665 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-bolivia-s-water-woes/audio-49537665?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In some parts of the world, access to water is as simple as turning on the tap. But for many people that's not an option. Take Bolivia, for instance. The South American country that's been dealing with torrential rains and landslides is suffering from a lack of drinking water as glaciers melt away. Thomas Kruchem went to explore; his report is presented by Sue Cox. World DW World in Progress, environment, water, human rights, Bolivia, drought, glaciers false full 30:00 49456813 Wed, 3 Jul 2019 13:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-crushed-hopes/audio-49456813?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show, how young Pakistani brides are ending up in the clutches of sex trafficking rings in China, the activist campaigning for indigenous rights in the southern Philippines, and why Liberia's health system still hasn't recovered from the 2014-15 Ebola epidemic. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Pakistan, China, sex trafficking, Ebola, Liberia, Mindanao, Jocelyn H. Aquiatan, indigenous rights, Morocco false full 29:59 49366698 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 15:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-digitalization-stonewall-inn/audio-49366698?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week we talk about digitalization and an uprising that changed history: Digital technologies such as mobile phones, apps and drones can help farmers boost their yields and help curb postharvest losses — we'll hear how it's done. And: How the Stonewall rebellion 50 years ago was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the US. World DW human rights, digitalization, Africa, hunger, farming, technology, mobile phone, Stonewall Inn, gay rights, LGBTQ, US, Donald Trump false full 29:59 49268124 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-power-of-indigenous-people/audio-49268124?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Indigenous climate leader Pasang Dolma Sherpa talks about the 'historic moment' for indigenous people and how they can make a difference in climate negotiations. We also hear how Mapuche indigenous people in Chile are fighting plans to build the country's biggest wind farm. And how Tibetan nomads are carving out a living for themselves to be able to stay in the highlands of Qinghai. World DW indigenous people, ethnic minorities, environment, climate talks, UNFCCC, COP, Chile, Mapuche, wind energy, wind parks, renewables, nomads, Tibetan false full 29:59 49150851 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-haiti-s-ecological-farmers/audio-49150851?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Challenged by the aftermath of natural disasters, decades of political crisis and an increasingly unpredictable climate, some farmers in Haiti now employ ecological farming methods to feed their families. World DW World in Progress, Haiti, Haiti poverty, Haitian farmers, climate change, natural disasters false full 29:59 49073087 Wed, 5 Jun 2019 15:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-garbage-solutions-and-restored-treasures/audio-49073087?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Maggots in Indonesia help solve the garbage crisis - and create opportunities - How families of people killed in Mexico's drug war try to find closure - Resurrecting the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra  World DW World in Progress, Waste management, Palmyra Reconstruction false full 29:59 48962185 Wed, 29 May 2019 12:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-religious-minorities-under-pressure/audio-48962185?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on World in Progress: In India, Muslims are afraid of more discrimination and attacks after the right-wing Hindu party BJP won the general elections. In New York, Jewish citizens tell a tale of showing their religion openly in times of Trump. World DW religious minorities, Religion, India, New York false full 30:00 48831563 Wed, 22 May 2019 13:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-urban-futures/audio-48831563?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show, we head to Singapore where 100 scientists have gathered for the Future Cities Laboratory, our very own megacities reporter fills us in about how our urban spaces might change in the future and we discover China's brand new electric car industry and ask: is it really the new hub of automobile development? TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Future Cities Lab, Singapore, urbanization, megacities, e-cars, electric cars, China, China car market false full 30:00 48747464 Wed, 15 May 2019 12:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-stopping-the-spread/audio-48747464?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on the show, we visit the scientists working to rid Medellin of the dengue virus, and hear how global warming is helping mosquito-borne diseases spread to new regions. Plus, we look at how Ebola affected West Africa's appetite for bushmeat. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Ebola, Liberia, Rachel Lowe, mosquito, World Mosquito Program, dengue, chikungunya, Zika false full 30:00 48660712 Wed, 8 May 2019 14:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-yemen-s-forgotten-humanitarian-crisis/audio-48660712?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The war in Yemen has pushed millions to the brink of famine. There's a cholera epidemic looming. Despite a fragile truce in the Yemen's main port of Hodeida, fighting continues elsewhere in the country. Relief efforts have suffered severe setbacks — aid workers say they are increasingly being targeted in Houthi-controlled areas. World DW Yemen, human rights, Houthi, conflict, war, cholera, humanitarian aid, humanitarian crisis false full 29:59 48552032 Thu, 2 May 2019 08:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-chicago-s-lost-children/audio-48552032?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The reality for many children in Chicago’s notorious West Side is a short life in the fast lane. Gangs, drugs and crime are always present and so is the possibility to end up in prison or dead. Vera Bünten got to know some of these kids – and people trying to help them change their lives around. TOP STORIES DW Chicago, youth, Chicago's West Side, children false full 29:59 48464761 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-brazil-s-bolsonaro-vs-the-amazon/audio-48464761?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Brazil's new President Jair Bolsonaro has been vocal in not caring much about protecting the world's largest rainforest. Many people who want to protect the forest say they feel the pressure on them and the Amazon basin is increasing every day. Ivo Marusczyk traveled to Brazil's Para state where development projects are eating away at the jungle. World DW Amazon, rainforest, Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil, indigenous people, human rights false full 29:59 48374364 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-facing-the-crisis/audio-48374364?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Venezuela's economic collapse impacts people in the once booming oil town of Maracaibo -- After price hikes, people in Egypt are struggling to make ends meet -- How one woman brought jobs - and a tasty bite to a refugee camp in the Western Sahara desert World DW World in Progress, Economic Crisis Venezuela, Oil industry, Price hikes Egypt, Pizza Western Sahara false full 29:59 48278685 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-indonesia-at-a-crossroads-ahead-of-the-election/audio-48278685?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Indonesia is at a crossroads. The predominantly muslim country that was once hailed for its religious tolerance and diversity is becoming more and more divided. Fears are growing that the era of moderate Islam and moderate Muslim leaders is over. More than 190 million voters are eligible to vote on April 17. The mood has been charged ahead of the elections.  World DW World in Progress, Indonesia elections, Tolerance, Diversity, muslim hardliners, Joko "Jokowi" Widodo false full 29:59 48186332 Wed, 3 Apr 2019 15:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-what-s-in-store-for-the-two-koreas/audio-48186332?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week we zoom in on North and South Korea. For more than 70 years, the Korean peninsula has been divided. Many hope the two countries will one day reunite. But there's still a long way to go — they are technically still at war. Also on the show: The latest on North Korea's food shortage and how aid organizations are trying to avert a looming humanitarian crisis. World DW Korea, North Korea, South Korea, humanitarian aid, hunger, poverty, reunification, nuclear talks, Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un, Moon Jae-in false full 29:59 48081176 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:31:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-changing-perspectives/audio-48081176?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on the program: Brazil's indigenous communities raise the alarm after a surge in land grabs, students defy Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria, the push for inclusive education in Ethiopia, and how a project to distribute cheap glasses is changing lives in Bolivia. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, human rights, indigenous rights, Ethiopia, Bolivia, Boko Haram false full 29:59 47989950 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-making-do-in-russia/audio-47989950?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Life is becoming more difficult for many Russians. Along with steadily increasing prices, dissatisfaction is on the rise. The annexation of Crimea and military successes in Syria aren't enough to distract people from the declining quality of life at home. And hopes the Kremlin would finally tackle urgent domestic matters after the 2018 election have been in vain. Globalization DW World in Progress, Russia, Vladimir Putin, Moscow, Crimea, economy, Ukraine, quality of life false full 29:59 47890753 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-after-the-escape/audio-47890753?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on the show: Nicaraguans living in exile push for political change in their home country, refugees with disabilities launch their own businesses in a Kenyan camp, and a teenager recounts her escape from Boko Haram. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Boko Haram, Nigeia, Kenya, refugees, Clairin, Haiti, Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega false full 29:59 47798896 Wed, 6 Mar 2019 16:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-changing-the-game/audio-47798896?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, they say. But according to South Korean beauty standards that usually means plastic surgery and full face make-up at all times! Some say it's high time for change. In India, midwives could be the answer to reducing maternal mortality. We also hear from young women in Nigeria who are rebuilding their lives after fleeing from their Boko Haram captors. World DW World in Progress, human rights, women, South Korea, beauty, plastic surgery, India, midwifery, midwives, health, maternal mortality, pregnancy, Nigeria, Boko Haram, terrorism, education false full 30:00 47714669 Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-setting-out-on-the-trek-of-hope-from-central-america/audio-47714669?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Running out of medications: After eight years of civil war, doctors in Idlib in Northern Syria are are faced with increasing problems -- Thousands are trying to escape violence and poverty in central America by taking the 3000 km trek north, hoping to reach the USA. DW meets some migrants from Central America on the first leg of their journey, in Guatemala. World DW World in Progress, Migrant Caravan Guatemala, illegal migration, Idlib hospitals, Civil war Syria, health, aid false full 29:59 47605392 Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:40:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-dark-side/audio-47605392?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss South Africa has been hailed as the most liberal African country when it comes to gay rights, but there's a dark side to it as discrimination is still rife in the country. There's also a dark side to the South Korean phenomenon of K-pop: As more and more K-pop groups take center stage, so do reports of abuse. World DW human rights, discrimination, equality, abuse, music industry, South Africa, gay rights, LGBTQ, Nigeria, Boko Haram, terrorism, education, South Korea, K-Pop, India, children, banks, banking, poverty false full 29:59 47501666 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-rejuvenating-waters/audio-47501666?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Water can mean life or death for people across the world. In France, migrants are risking their lives crossing the English Channel by boat to reach the UK. In India, a transgender group was allowed to bathe in the holy waters of the Ganges River for the first time. And in Iraq, a taxi driver offers more than just a ride to people. World DW World in Progress false full 29:59 47498767 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-on-patrol-to-stop-illegal-migration-in-france/audio-47498767?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Migrants have long used France as a jumping-off point to get to the UK, mostly by trucks travelling from Calais via ferry or through the Euro tunnel. But now truck parking areas are monitored around the clock, so migrants are looking for new ways to cross the English Channel. More and more are choosing to go by boat - a dangerous venture that France and Britain are working together to prevent. World DW border patrol, refugees, migrants, Calais, English Channel false full 10:23 47498768 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-transgender-group-bathes-in-holy-ganges-river/audio-47498768?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Every 12 years, millions of Hindu pilgrims make their way to the northern Indian city of Prayagraj to take a dip in the Ganges River. The Kumbh Mela festival celebrated there is one of Hinduism's holiest events – pilgrims believe the river helps cleanse sins and brings salvation. This year, for the first time ever, a transgender group was allowed to bathe in the holy waters, too. World DW India, Ganges River, transgender, LGBT rights, Kumbh Mela false full 07:26 47498769 Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-iraqi-taxi-driver-offers-educational-ride/audio-47498769?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Ali, a taxi driver in Basra in southeastern Iraq, offers more than just a ride to people. He also invites his passengers to read one of the many books he stores in his cab. If they read a book for more than 10 minutes, they are free to take it home. Ali's unique service has garnered quite a bit of publicity in Iraq. Authors and publishers have now even begun supplying him with books for free. World DW Iraq, education, books, taxi driver false full 03:40 47393766 Wed, 6 Feb 2019 16:31:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-food-safety-and-piste-politics/audio-47393766?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: Making food safe for African consumers - Concerns over distribution of aid for Syrian civilians - Why Taiwan's kids need to rest their eyes more and play - a visit to the most complicated ski resort in the world - Master oud maker in Bagdad has few Iraqi customers World DW World in Progress, Food safety Africa, Aid Syria, Oud Iraq, Ski resort, Golan Heights, Taiwan eye health false full 29:59 47198898 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 14:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-moving-on/audio-47198898?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss We look at some of the lesser-known realities of migration. Including Haitians being sent home from Chile — if they promise not to return for nine years — the surprising role of blockchain in a refugee camp in Jordan and the dark side of working in Italy's produce fields. Plus, just how well have migrants in Germany integrated? World DW World in Progress, refugees, migration, Germany migration, Italy migrants, technology, blockchain, Jordan refugees, integration, Chile, Haitian migrants, Haiti false full 29:59 47108923 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progess-big-ambitions/audio-47108923?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The world's largest airport, an gigantic bridge, an new canal: ambitous infrastructure projects are supposed to make Istanbul a major international logistics hub. But there's also criticism about these mega projects //  The freedom of two wheels and a powerful engine: Women Bikers in India World DW World in Progress, Istanbul New Airport, infrastructure, Women Bikers India, New Delhi false full 29:59 46963208 Wed, 9 Jan 2019 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-south-america-s-biggest-refugee-crisis-is-heating-up/audio-46963208?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Venezuela has been suffering from severe hyper-inflation, leading to food and medicine shortages. Millions of people have already left the South American country in search of a better life elsewhere. The crisis has spilled over into other countries in the region, as Venezuela's neighbors Brazil and Colombia struggle to cope with the influx of refugees. World DW Venezuela, refugees, crisis, Nicolas Maduro, Colombia, Brazil, poverty, hyperinflation, South America false full 30:00 46934920 Wed, 2 Jan 2019 16:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-ghana-s-missing-doctors/audio-46934920?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Once they have completed their medical degree, many Ghanaian doctors prefer to move to Europe or North America instead of working in a hospital back home. The problem is even worse in the countryside. And the health professionals, politicians and NGOs who are trying to counter the problems caused by the missing doctors face huge challenges. World DW Ghana, health, brain drain, doctors, Africa, development false full 29:59 46832267 Thu, 27 Dec 2018 08:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-oscar-romero-the-saint-from-el-salvador/audio-46832267?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Many people in El Salvador were overjoyed when Oscar Romero, was canonized as a saint by the Vatican in October 2018. In 1980, the Arch Bishop had been assassinated by a henchman of the military regime. Romero had spoken out on behalf of the poor, against social injustice, torture and killings. Four decades after his death, he remains an inspiration for many in the troubled country. World DW World in Progress, Oscar Romero, Social injustice, military regime, saint, canonization false full 29:59 46807239 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-what-s-in-a-song/audio-46807239?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Let's dive into the world of music. Did you know the Christmas song Silent Night originated in a small Austrian village 200 years ago? We hear how gospel music in Tanzania is changing as young people take center stage. We'll also have futuristic sounds from Japan and much more here on DW's World in Progress. World DW music, Christmas, gospel music, Austria, Tanzania, Japan, futuristic, sound, West Bank, children, culture false full 29:59 46703388 Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-defending-human-rights/audio-46703388?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss As the UN Declaration of Human Rights turns 70, we take a look at the state of human rights. Are our democracies at risk as populism rises? We also go to Jordan to see how Syrian refugees are faring and check in with returnees in Somaliland who are now trying to realize their dreams back home. World DW human rights, democracy, populism, abuse, human rights violations, equality, refugees, Syria, Somaliland, Myanmar, Rohingya false full 29:59 46603817 Wed, 5 Dec 2018 17:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-laws-to-save-the-planet/audio-46603817?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Client Earth CEO James Thornton how using the law creatively helps to save the planet / Marid's new traffic restrictions to curb air pollution meet mixed reactions / villagers in India use plastic waste to create new items while protecting their tribal culture and their ancient forest. World DW World in Progress, Client Earth, Environmental law, Plastic waste India, Madrid car ban, air pollution false full 29:59 46492066 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-from-hurricanes-climate-funding-tech-for-the-homeless/audio-46492066?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Florida Keys were devastated by Hurricane Irma over one year ago — we check in to see how residents are coping with destructive storms and rising sea levels. We also take a look at new ways of helping the homeless. And just before the COP24 global climate summit kicks off in Poland, we talk about what's at stake and where the stumbling blocs are. World DW enviroment, COP24, climate change, Hurricane Irma, Florida Keys, rising sea levels, climate conference, global warming, homelessness, tech, technology false full 29:59 46397499 Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-improving-lives/audio-46397499?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on the program we look at how lives can be improved across the world. In a remote village of Kyrgistan, we find out how the internet offers new opportunities. We learn how the UN is supporting change for the millions of migrants and displaced people in Somalia. And we meet girls in a Cairo slum, who are learning to become more self assured. World DW women's rights, humanitarian aid, technology false full 29:59 46291094 Wed, 14 Nov 2018 13:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-alexandria-where-the-past-and-present-collide/audio-46291094?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss With more than five million inhabitants, Alexandria is Egypt's second largest city, facing typical urban problems like overpopulation, and crushing poverty. Until the 1950s, Alexandria was a cosmopolitan idyll, dubbed the "Paris of the Middle East." During the Arab Spring, it was a hotbed of political activists and visionaries. Today, many are disillusioned. What happened to people's dreams? World DW World in Progress, Egypt, Alexandria, Arab Spring, tolerance, history false full 29:59 46208291 Thu, 8 Nov 2018 11:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-hopes-and-clashes-in-ceuta/audio-46208291?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in Morroco, is a European town on African soil. It's often the frontline of clashes between Africans trying to reach Europe in search of a better life, and a European Union desperate to keep them out. It's also a port town where 85,000 people live, providing livelihoods for many Moroccans. World DW World in Progress, Ceuta, Migration, Spanisch enclave false full 29:54 46105754 Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fighting-for-the-future/audio-46105754?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on the show: How three brothers are bringing the internet to rural Zimbabwe, the young entrepreneurs building a future for themselves in Kigali, and we meet activists working to improve human rights in the DRC, China and Brazil. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, human rights, Anielle Franco, Lok Lee, Fred Bauma, Zimbabwe, Murambinda Works, Rwanda, youth unemployment false full 29:59 46025648 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-stories-and-populists/audio-46025648?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Fighting fake news in Kenya - How Brazil's election has divided the country - Populism and the narrative behind it - we talk to an expert on storytelling World DW World in Progress, Brazil, Bolsonaro, Populism narratives, storytelling, Kenya, Fake news false full 29:59 45926994 Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-trailblazers/audio-45926994?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss An isolated village in South Africa launches its own internet service provider to give young people better opportunities, how resourceful students in Greece are creating their own jobs, and why some Indian schools have started happiness classes. TOP STORIES DW Zenzeleni, South Africa, Mankosi, youth unemployment, Greek crisis, iCry2Talk, happiness, Indian education false full 29:59 45833666 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-global-solutions/audio-45833666?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: Training to fight youth uneployment in Kenya / Solving global Problems: Interview with Prof.Dirk Messner / Bringing WiFi to Georgia's remote mountains World DW World in Progress, Internet, International Cooperation, Youth unemployment false full 30:00 45747464 Thu, 4 Oct 2018 08:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-chicago-s-lost-children/audio-45747464?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The reality for many children in Chicago’s notorious West Side is a short life in the fast lane. Gangs, drugs and crime are always present and so is the possibility to end up in prison or dead. Vera Bünten got to know some of these kids – and people trying to help them change their lives around.  World DW World in Progress, Chicago, Crime, Children false full 29:59 45647297 Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-surveillance-and-new-hopes/audio-45647297?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss TOPICS: Inside a re-education camp for Chinese Muslims -- Human Rights Watch's Sophie Richardson on surveillance of Uighurs -- How South Africans defy the country's high unemployement rates World DW World in Progress, Uighurs, Muslims China, re-education camps, Youth unemployment, surveillance false full 30:00 45580618 Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-poverty-and-protection/audio-45580618?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on the show: Why Finland's efforts to eradicate homelessness are working, poor neighborhoods in northern Brazil fear for their survival, India makes massive progress in lifting people out of poverty, and how fair is "Fairtrade"? TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, poverty, Housing First, Finland, Abaetetuba, Brazil, Fairtrade, Sabina Alkire, OPHI, MPI false full 30:00 45465687 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-picking-up-the-pieces/audio-45465687?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss As more than one million people are leaving their homes in the US to escape Hurricane Florence, we take a look at disasters and disaster preparedness around the globe. What can you do to prepare yourself? What should you have at hand in case there is an earthquake or hurricane? We also hear how people are coping a few years after forces of nature wreaked havoc in their home towns. World DW natural disasters, earthquakes, hurricanes, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Irma, Chile, Amatrice, New Zealand, Christchurch, catastrophe, tsunami, disaster, reconstruction false full 29:59 45368937 Wed, 5 Sep 2018 15:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-waiting-for-the-cleanup/audio-45368937?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Fossil funding: Public investments in Africa favour fossil fuels over green energy -- Waiting for the cleanup: Legal battle over toxic Oil contamination in Ecuador continues -- Harsh lives: Migrants exploited on Italian farms -- Successful Migrant: Western Union CEO on Migration and Money Transfers World DW World in Progress, Chevron Ecuador, Migration Italy, Fossil fuels Africa, Western Union, Remittances false full 29:59 45187551 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-avocados-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly/audio-45187551?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Avocados are hailed as healthy superfood, but the craze is wreaking havoc in many communities. For instance in Chile where it's led to water shortages. What can we consumers do? Should we do away with avocados altogether? Join us for a special episode on the avocado fruit. World DW avocado, superfood, superfruit avocados, water shortage, environment, food waste, sustainable farming, sustainable, consumer, United States, California, Chile, slow food, health false full 30:00 45097737 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-changing-aid/audio-45097737?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Humanitarian aid - what needs to change? // Helping to prevent forced marriages in the UK // Tahiti: Revigourating traditional culture to go into the future. World DW World in Progress, Humanitarian Aid, Crisis, forced marriages, Tahiti, reviving traditions, Uk child marriage false full 29:59 45007739 Thu, 9 Aug 2018 10:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-unchaining-minds-mental-health-in-bhutan-and-togo/audio-45007739?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show: Find out why it's so hard to get adequate treatment for mental health patients in Togo, where the mentally sick are often beaten and chained for weeks or months, and how Bhutan, the country that wants to increase its official policy of "Gross National Happiness" is dealing with an increase in depression in society. World DW World in Progress, mental health, depression, Bhutan, Togo, health care, psychology false full 29:59 44906320 Wed, 1 Aug 2018 15:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-nile-myths-and-challenges/audio-44906320?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Nile River has been the life line for East Africa for thousands of years. A mythical river, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower — the Nile feeds many needs in the countries it traverses. But now tensions increase over the water usage. Anna Osius and Linda Staude met people who depend on the river's water, from its southernmost source in Burundi down to the Nile delta in Egypt. World DW River Nile, Egypt River Nile, World in Progress, Myth of the Nile, Ethiopia, Burundi, hydropower Nile false full 29:59 44823020 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-are-we-prepared/audio-44823020?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Bracing ourselves for heat waves, earthquakes and poor infrastructure: We'll hear how cities are vulnerable to heat and how the Italian city of L'Aquila is rebuilding itself after it was hit by a devastating earthquake almost a decade ago. We also meet people who are filling up dangerous potholes in Rome's streets. And how urban farming changes the lives of young people in Kenya's capital Nairobi. World DW heat wave, climate change, cities, resilience, earthquake, L'Aquila, Italy, Rome, Bonn, Germany, Kenya, Nairobi, infrastructure, roads, potholes, urban farming false full 29:59 44636128 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 16:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-mines-migrants-and-resistance/audio-44636128?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Secret resistance in Cambodia --- Mining in Brazil - does it really boost development? --- A new global compact for Migration - the UN’s special representative for migration, Louise Arbour, explains why its important  World DW World in Progress, Global Migration, UN Compact for Migration, Opposition Cambodia, corruption, Mining, Brazil, economic development false full 30:00 44527263 Wed, 4 Jul 2018 15:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-ghana-s-missing-doctors/audio-44527263?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Once they have completed their medical degree, many Ghanaian doctors prefer to move to Europe or North America instead of working in a hospital back home. The problem is even worse in the countryside. And the health professionals, politicians and NGOs who are trying to counter the problems caused by the missing doctors face huge challenges. World DW World in Progress, Ghana, Doctors, hospitals, Brain drain, medical staff false full 30:00 44417989 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 09:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-coffee-and-accordions/audio-44417989?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Coffee farming in Kenya, a taste for homegrown coffee in Guatemala, and Brazil's accordion revival. World DW World in Progress, globalization, coffee, agriculture, Brazil, Guatemala, accordian, Kenya, music false full 29:59 44314302 Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-harsh-but-fair-norway-s-restrictive-refugee-policy/audio-44314302?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics this week: Norway has the toughest immigration laws in Europe. We find out how that affects refugees and those who work with them. And: a refugee fact check - what's going on in Europe? World DW World in Progress, Refugees, asylum seekers, Migration, immigrants, Norway, EU law, European regulations false full 30:00 44208042 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-battling-inequalities/audio-44208042?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Cape Town's building boom pushes people out of their homes in the city center to shacks in so-called resettlement camps. We'll also hear how old cars from Europe are polluting roads in Africa and how Egypt's new capital is shaping up. World DW inequality, South Africa, construction, apartheid, Cape Town, evictions, air pollution, cars, car industry, Kenya, Africa, Egypt, city development, cities, poverty, import, export, business false full 29:59 44100691 Wed, 6 Jun 2018 15:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-breaking-the-silence-about-rape-in-japan-and-africa/audio-44100691?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The #MeToo movement has caused shockwaves in the USA and Europe, but in many countries, the discussion about the taboo topic of sexual violence has met much more resistance. In Japan, one woman changed the debate when she wrote a book about being raped by a high-ranking journalist. And in Africa, female filmmakers are setting out to change things through film. World DW #MeToo, Women, sexual harrassment, World in Progress, #MeToo Japan, African Film false full 29:59 44006754 Wed, 30 May 2018 14:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-working-against-the-odds/audio-44006754?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on the show: South Korea's automation craze is taking a toll on employees. Former gang members in El Salvador are struggling to reintegrate into the workforce because their tattoos mark them for life. And how are Haitians in Miami's Little Haiti coping after US President Donald Trump ended their temporary protected status that allowed them to legally live and work in the United States? World DW employment, unemployment, South Korea, El Salvador, United States, Donald Trump, temporary protected status, TPS, Haiti, Miami, gangs, crime, work, immigration false full 29:59 43898438 Wed, 23 May 2018 13:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-china-s-claim-to-global-power/audio-43898438?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss China's president Xi Jinping dreams of a strong China elevated to a world power. The giant empire is expanding its influence on all continents, including Europe. China's economic interests have been steadily expanding abroad. And after decades of mainly focusing on internal affairs, Chinese foreign policy is moving in a new direction as well.  World DW World in Progress, China, Global Power, World leader, economy, Politics, political influence false full 29:59 43808961 Wed, 16 May 2018 12:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-education-is-key/audio-43808961?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on World in Progress: How teaching kids how to swim can prevent the silent killer of drowning. A former prison inmate now helps other inmates in Kenya to get an education. A children's dream park in Japan tries to help kids who couldn't cope with school. And: the importance of reading in South Africa and French lessons at Quran schools in Senegal. World DW education, children, books, swimming, drowning, natural disasters, Bangladesh, Kenya, South Africa, Senegal, Japan, school, Quran, reading, apartheid, knowledge false full 29:59 43720621 Wed, 9 May 2018 14:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-to-the-rescue/audio-43720621?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, we'll talk about culture: In India, a group of people have come together to compile a dictionary which they say helps preserve the language of Gondi. We hear how a ballet dancer in Peru is helping kids turn away from gang violence. And: Stories about Morocco's dying movie theaters and animated films made in Burkina Faso. World DW culture, music, language, dance, India, Morocco, Burkina Faso, Peru, children, gang violence, inequality, poverty, movie theaters, cinema false full 30:00 43623487 Wed, 2 May 2018 15:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-a-lab-for-the-future-smart-cities-in-finland/audio-43623487?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The "Smart cities" of the future will be digital and connected, using smart technology to improve the transport network, cutting down on resource consumption, and connecting people. The Kalasatama quarter in Helsinki for instance has become a lab for Smart City experiments. And not just for the hip and young - senior citizens too are at the cutting edge of smart technology, World DW World in Progress, Finland, Smart Cities, Helsinki, Tampere, digital technology, urban development, future false full 29:59 43533749 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-women-s-power-in-poland/audio-43533749?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss What's changed in the textile industry five years after the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh ? --- Women in Poland take to the streets to protest planned tightening the country’s restrictive abortion law World DW World in Progress, Poland, Women's power, abortion law, protests, Rana Plaza disaster, textile industry Bangladesh, labour rights false full 29:59 43441755 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-stolen-childhood/audio-43441755?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on the show: We'll hear about children who were uprooted from their homes in Reunion and shipped off to France. Children in Zimbabwe working on tobacco fields are getting sick from nicotine poisoning. And: A sex abuse scandal shakes up Argentina's soccer clubs. World DW human rights, children, France, Reunion Island, La Reunion, stolen children, Zimbabwe, tobacco, child labor, nicotine poisoning, soccer, Argentina, sexual abuse, prostitution, football false full 30:00 43346776 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-20-years-after-the-peace-agreement-in-northern-ireland/audio-43346776?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Good Friday agreement ended three decades of violence between Catholics and Protestants in 1998. Since then, Northern Ireland's economy has picked up and tourists have returned, but divisions can still be felt today and the peace process continues. This report takes you on a roadtrip along the Northern Irish coast to get a feeling for what life is like 20 years after the end of the conflict. World DW World in Progress, Northern Ireland, Good Friday Agreement, Peace, Catholics and Protestants, Londonderry, Derry, Belfast, Europe false full 30:00 43253829 Wed, 4 Apr 2018 14:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-seeking-inner-peace-in-times-of-turmoil/audio-43253829?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Sharia Law and tourism in Aceh, Indonesia -- Tolerance and Christian theology in Morocco -- More young Copts in Egypt are interested in monastic life -- Daoism is seeing a revival in China's Zhongnan mountains World DW World in Progress, Religion, Faith, Copts Egypt, Sharia Law Aceh, Tourism, Islam, Morocco tolerance, Daoism China false full 30:00 43171420 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-mental-health-issues/audio-43171420?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show: Find out why it's so hard to get adequate treatment for mental health patients in Togo, where the mentally sick are often beaten and chained for weeks or months, and how Bhutan, the country known for its official policy of "Gross National Happiness" is dealing with an increase in depression in society. World in Progress DW World in Progress, mental health, depression false full 29:59 43070969 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-where-do-we-go-from-here/audio-43070969?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on the show: People from Central America are leaving their home countries to escape poverty and dangerous gang violence. They are hoping to make it to the US, but most get stuck in Mexico and are then deported. We'll hear from migrants and their dangerous journeys. And: How a lack of data is hampering development. World DW migration, refugees, Mexico, US, Donald Trump, Honduras, Central America, big data, Sustainable Development Goals, water, food, Somalia, Yemen, civil war false full 29:59 42975979 Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-myth-and-challenges-of-the-nile-river/audio-42975979?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Nile River has been the life line for East Africa for thousands of years. A mythical river, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower - the Nile feeds many needs in the countries it traverses. But now tensions increase over the water usage. Anna Osius and Linda Staude met people who depend on the river's water, from its southermost source in Burundi down to the Nile delta in Egypt. World DW World in Progress, Nile River, Myth of the Nile, hydropower Nile, Ethiopia Nile, Egypt Nile, Burundi Nile false full 30:00 42870123 Wed, 7 Mar 2018 14:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-raised-voices/audio-42870123?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show, we'll find out why millions of women are statistically "missing" from India's population, and meet a schoolgirl caught up in Tanzania's crackdown on teen pregnancy. Plus, the hijab-wearing rockers from Indonesia who are tackling serious topics with heavy metal music. World in Progress DW World in Progress, women's rights, Voice of Baceprot, Tanzania, Indonesia, India's missing women, gender imbalance false full 29:59 42773695 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-widows-of-budhpura/audio-42773695?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: While the former president is on trial for bribery, critics say South Korea's Anti Graft Law is going too far --- The widows of Budphura, Rajasthan have lost their own health and many of their husbands to the stone industry. Now they demand compensations. World DW World in Progress, India, Stone industry, health, Rajasthan, Budhpura, South Korea, Anti graft law, corruption, bribery, gifts false full 30:00 42684310 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-deadly-conflicts-imprisoned-reporters-sex-scandals/audio-42684310?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, we'll take a look at a deadly conflict over resources in Nigeria that's pitted farmers against herdsmen. We'll talk about press freedom with Reuters' Myanmar Bureau Chief — his two reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo have been in prison for over two months now. And: How a sex scandal is turning the aid sector upside down. World DW Myanmar, press freedom, Reuters, journalists, Aung San Suu Kyi, democracy, Nigeria, herdsmen, Fulani, farmers, cattle, China, poverty, inequality, rural development, sex abuse, Oxfam, development aid false full 30:00 42587874 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 15:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-forgotten-crises/audio-42587874?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, we'll take a look at the conflict in the Central African Republic — one of the world's forgotten crises. We'll also hear from strong women in Honduras who fight against the deadly machismo culture in the country. World DW human rights, Africa, Americas, Central African Republic, Honduras, women, women's rights, gender equality, violence, conflict, Anti-Balaka, Seleka false full 29:59 42489095 Wed, 7 Feb 2018 16:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-shaping-the-future/audio-42489095?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Demanding political change - how Cambodia's exiled opposition is staging a comeback / Cities of the future - how urban developers are planning for expanding cities /  The many challenges facing the Mayor of Monrovia - and why she's still optimistic  World DW World in Progress, Cambodia, Monrovia, Cities, urbanization, Clara Doe Mvogo, opposition, politics, freedom of speech, sustainability, development false full 30:00 42386866 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-coffee-and-accordions/audio-42386866?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Coffee farming in Kenya -- A taste for homegrown coffee in Guatemala -- Accordion Revial in Brazil World DW World in Progress, Coffee, Kenya, Guatemala, Brazil, Accordion revival, music, farming false full 29:59 42292937 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-turning-over-a-new-leaf/audio-42292937?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, we'll take a look at people falling through the cracks. For instance underage refugees in France who are living on the streets. We'll also hear from a strong woman in Afghanistan who's trying to help drug addicts in Kabul. And Israel plans to expel thousands of African refugees. World DW human rights, refugees, unaccompanied minors, Africa, Israel, France, Europe, homeless, drug addiction, drugs, Afghanistan, Kabul false full 29:59 42182955 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:01:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-caribbean-islands-after-the-hurricanes/audio-42182955?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Puerto Rico, Barbuda and St.Martin were among the Caribbean islands worst hit by hurricanes Irma and Maria last fall. Reconstruction will take a long time, as correspondent Anne-Katrin Mellmann reports. World DW World in Progress, Hurricane, Irma, Maria, Disaster, Aftermath, island, Caribbean, Puerto Rico, St.Martin, Antigua and Barbuda false full 30:00 42100075 Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-toxic-bananas-and-difficult-reintegration/audio-42100075?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Toxic Bananas in Ecuador -- Burying the unnamed dead of the Mediterranean -- Why it's so hard to reintegrate former Boko Haram terrorists into society in Chad -- West African migrants returning home from Libya World DW World in Progress, Bananas, Boko Haram, Illegal Migrants, Reintegration, Ecuador, Chad, Nigeria, Slavery false full 30:00 39844870 Fri, 5 Jan 2018 09:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-conflict-and-comic-relief/audio-39844870?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show, we visit the humanitarian crisis in the Central African Republic, Comic relief in Lebanon, Eritrea's only brewery - and listen to Open Air opera on a truck  World DW World in Progress, Conflict, Humor, CAR, crisis, aid, business, Eritrea, Opera false full 29:57 42023192 Thu, 4 Jan 2018 09:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-bluegrass-and-mountain-music/audio-42023192?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Bluegrass, a traditional form of American folk music is still alive in the Appalachia region, which also has a reputation as being America's poorhouse. Outsiders have labeled the people here 'hillbillies', stereotyping them as backwards. But there's more to the region and its bluegrass culture as reporter Andreas Horchler discovered. World DW Bluegrass, Folk Music, USA, Virginia, Banjo false full 30:00 41902640 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 10:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-story-of-the-koh-i-noor/audio-41902640?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The amazing history of the world's most famous diamond mirrors the history of South Asia. First discovered in medieval India, the diamond went on a chequered journey across countries and continents. It's a thrilling story of wars and wealth, treason and secrets - and about a curse. An in-depth documentary about the Koh-i-Noor in this special edition. World DW World in Progress, India, Koh-i-Noor, diamond, history, culture, politics false full 30:00 41879614 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 16:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-better-choices/audio-41879614?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: In Indonesia, millions don't have birth certificates, which leads to many problems -- Press Freedom and the situation of journalists in 2017 -- Disrupting the gangster pipeline in South Africa World DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Indonesia, Birth certificates, Press Freedom, Crime, Violence, South Africa, Gang, Prison false full 30:00 41783176 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-new-chances-old-challenges/audio-41783176?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss How Brazil's black Quilombo communities try to counter racial discrimination / Why Bolivia plans to exploit its extensive Lithium resources / The threat of HIV/ AIDS in China's Yunnan province / How people in Kenya use and abuse the belief in witchcraft. World DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Racism, Brazil, Quilombos, Lithium, Bolivia, Witchcraft, Kenya, Yunnan, HIV/AIDS false full 30:00 41677717 Wed, 6 Dec 2017 13:56:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-stranded/audio-41677717?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week on the show: as winter approaches, we take an in-depth look at the plight of asylum seekers in Greece's island camps. We'll also meet a group of German women trapped in Gaza, and visit India's "chess village." World in Progress DW World in Progress, human rights, migration, chess, Marottichal, Eva Cosse false full 29:59 41558692 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fences-and-hopes/audio-41558692?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, we explore borders and going beyond them. We visit Ai Wei Wei's Fences Exhibition in New York City and find out how the Malecon, the ocean boulevard in Cuba's capital Havana, symbolizes the hopes and dreams of Cubans, many of whom will never cross the ocean that surrounds their island. World DW World in Progress, Cuba, Malecon, Ai Wei Wei, New York, Fences, Borders, Migration false full 29:59 41488595 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:31:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-brave-new-surveillance-world/audio-41488595?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Do you ever think about privacy? About the traces you leave in the on- and offline world? Sometimes that's a conscious decision, but more often than not we don't know how much data has been accumulated - and by whom. That's not so much of a mystery in China. The authorities there have rolled out a social credit system that they want to introduce all over the country by 2020. World DW surveillance, privacy, China, big data, metadata, human rights, freedom false full 30:00 41395020 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-climate-challenges-and-chances-in-pittsburgh-and-tshwane/audio-41395020?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss An increasing number of global cities are moving ahead on climate action, putting sustainable solutions in practice. The US city of Pittsburgh and the South African capital, Tshwane (Pretoria) are champions for innovations. Mayors Bill Peduto and Solly Msimanga discuss challenges and the sustainable future of their cities in this special edition. (Special thanks to city network ICLEI) World DW COP23, World in Progress, Mayors, Pittsburgh, Tshwane, Pretoria, ICLEI, cities, climate, renewables, sustainability false full 30:00 41299405 Wed, 8 Nov 2017 14:56:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-climate-migration-and-human-rights/audio-41299405?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: Rising Water threatens Fiji communities - climate migration and human rights - Solar revolution in rural Kenya World DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Climate Change, Migration, Human Rights, Fiji, Migrants, Kenya, Solar Energy false full 29:59 41168682 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-jerusalem-after-the-temple-mount-crisis/audio-41168682?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss For decades, the ancient city of Jerusalem and its Temple Mount have been flashpoints in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tensions flared again this summer, after Israeli police rolled up new security measures for those wanting to goup to the Al Aqsa mosque. Mass prayers and protests and violent clashes followed. The crisis deepend the divide and also changed the dynamics in Jerusalem. World DW Jerusalem, Temple Mount, Conflict, Al Aqsa Mosque, East Jerusalem, Shuafat, Prayer, Israel, Palestine false full 30:00 41109073 Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-new-lives/audio-41109073?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: Treating clubfoot in Tanzania and helping kids to walk - Regulating traditional healers in Senegal - Chile: fishermen learn to adapt to new lifestyles World in Progress DW World in Progress, Health, Clubfoot, children, traditional healers, fishermen, Chile, Marine reserve false full 30:00 41016662 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-hunger/audio-41016662?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, we'll talk about hunger - over 800 million people worldwide are going hungry every day. Hunger is fueled by war and conflict, among other things. Where there's fighting, people can't work their fields or go to the market. Attacks in Somalia and Nigeria by terror groups al-Shabab and Boko Haram, respectively, have driven people off their lands. World DW hunger, human rights, poverty, al-Shabab, Boko Haram, Somalia, Nigeria, attacks, Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs false full 30:00 40908447 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-old-values-and-new-perspectives/audio-40908447?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In this edition: India's cash crisis hits the informal economy and slows economic growth - China's maoist village attracts nostalgic tourists - A heaven for book lovers in Oregon - Analphabetism in Nigeria - Online TV stations in Zimbabwe fear crackdown World DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Maoist Village China, India cash crisis, Zimbabwe media, analphabetism Nigeria, Book store false full 30:00 40806119 Wed, 4 Oct 2017 15:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-rohingya-crisis-in-myanmar/audio-40806119?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, we'll talk about the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar, a country formerly known as Burma. More than half a million Rohingya have fled to neighboring Bangladesh over the last weeks after a military crackdown. World DW Rohingya, Myanmar, Bangladesh, refugees, humanitarian crisis false full 30:00 40710445 Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-putting-people-on-the-map/audio-40710445?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics this week: Violence on the rise in Brazil- Land Reform in South Africa - Slum dwellers are putting themselves on the map - Christmas all year round in China World DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Brazil, violence, Slums, land reform, South Africa, China, Christmas decorations false full 30:00 40608258 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-democracy-special-votes-and-voices/audio-40608258?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss We meet people trying to build a democratic society from the ground up, find out what's needed to keep a democracy healthy and learn what elves and trolls have to do with it all. World in Progress DW World in Progress, democracy, elections, German elections, Tunisia, Lithuania, Sweden false full 29:59 40491711 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-making-cities-safer/audio-40491711?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: Dealing with terrorist attacks in urban areas - Reducing insecurities and violence for poor citydwellers - Why so many apartment buildings in Nairobi, Kenya collapse - Improving Chile's schools  Media Center DW World in Progress, Cities, Terrorism, Urban poor, development, poverty, Nairobi, Collapsing buildings, chile, education, schools false full 29:59 40386527 Wed, 6 Sep 2017 15:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-period-poverty/audio-40386527?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week’s show, we look at issues surrounding menstruation. In Uganda, many girls are dropping out of school because they skip class when they’re on their periods. And in the UK, “period poverty” is on the rise. We’ll check out what’s facing Haiti as the UN prepares to withdraw its stabilization mission. And what is left in the wake of the Burning Man festival? TOP STORIES DW World in Progress false full 29:59 40298527 Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-mobile-money/audio-40298527?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In this edition: Mobile Money in Kenya - Mobile Money and Development - Living in Tepito, Mexico City - How the dwindling Parsi community in India hopes to survive World DW World in Progress, Mobile Money, M-Pesa, Banking, Development, Money transfer, Parsi community, India, Tepito, Mexiko false full 29:59 40208419 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-arts-and-lives/audio-40208419?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this show: Living in a Tower Mansion in Tokio - The harsh life of beach hawkers - Flip Flop recycling in Kenya - Reviving old cinemas in Lebanon - The Queen of the Chinese Instruments World DW World in Progress, Tokyo Housing, Migration, Recycling, Cinema, theatre, Lebanon, Chinese Violin, Music, Arts, China, Kenya false full 29:59 40117812 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 12:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-road-rage-and-rough-rides/audio-40117812?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Transportation special: How road rage galvanized cycling activism in Latin America - Braving traffic jams in Jakarta - Pushing green mobility in Kabul - Bicycles and big data in China. World DW transportation, traffic jam, Asia, Africa, Afghanistan, bikes, China, big data false full 30:00 40025506 Wed, 9 Aug 2017 13:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-story-of-the-koh-i-noor-diamond/audio-40025506?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Today, the legendary Koh-I-Noor diamond is part of the UK's Crown Jewels. The story of the diamond mirrors the history if South Asia. First discovered in medieval India, the diamond went on a chequered journey across countries and continents. It's a thrilling story of wars and wealth, treason and secrets - and about a curse, that's said to strike all male owners of the Koh-I- Noor. World DW India, diamonds, UK, human rights, South Asia false full 30:00 39755289 Wed, 19 Jul 2017 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-conflicting-perspectives/audio-39755289?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Press Freedom in the West Bank - India Media Divide - Ecuador's indigenous fear mining projects - Hair theft in South Africa World DW World in Progress, Ecuador, Indigenous, Mining, India Media, Press Freedom, West Bank, Hair, South Africa false full 29:59 39659866 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-shattered-hopes-and-new-lives/audio-39659866?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: Spanish enclave in North Africa attracts thousands of African migrants - In Miami, musicians battle the dangers of gun violence - drug clinic in Dakar helps people fight addiction -  A heaven for classic beetles and other VW cars in a backyard of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. World DW Gun Violence, USA, VW, Volkswagen, Pakistan, Migration, Melilla, Drugs, West Africa, Senegal, Addiction false full 29:59 39551272 Wed, 5 Jul 2017 10:31:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-power-of-art/audio-39551272?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week it's all about art and the struggles artists often face. We hear from musicians in India whose craft is on the brink of extinction, how ballet teaches girls in the slums of Kenya so much more than just how to dance and what it's like to work as a singer for Japan's tough J-Pop industry. World DW jpop, india, zimbabwe, slum, ballet false full 29:59 39458118 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-birthday-parties-other-challenges/audio-39458118?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Canada marks its 150th birthday with a party this week, but many indigenous people are not in the mood to celebrate. We go to the Colombian jungle where coca plants - the base for cocaine - are still thriving despite the peace deal with FARC rebels. We'll also hear about blind baseball fans in South Korea who put together a popular podcast about their favorite sport. World DW Canada, Colombia, FARC, cocaine, drugs, South Korea, baseball, blind, India, Delhi, rickshaw false full 30:00 39350768 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-refugee-tales/audio-39350768?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In time for World Refugee Day, find out just how difficult it is for refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo to be accepted in Canada, a country that's been praised for its open-door policy. Meet one of the only Syrian refugees who has managed to take refuge in Japan. And get to know Mohammad, a boy who's had to grow up in a refugee camp. World in Progress DW refugees, World Refugee Day, Japan, Canada, Syria, Democratic Republic of Congo, asylum seekers false full 29:59 39253939 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-pioneering-women/audio-39253939?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In this edition: Pioneering women in the IT industry - Schoolgirls in India help bust a trafficking ring - An all female orchestra in Canada - and what's so special about Brazil's female soccer players? Tune in to find out! TOP STORIES DW Gender Equality false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-promised-lands-and-global-challenges/audio-39148843?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 7 Jun 2017 14:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-promised-lands-and-global-challenges/audio-39148843?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Jewish settlers and Arab refugees 50 years after the six day war of 1967 - US budget cuts to UN's development efforts - Moroccan textile industry becoming more important for Europe. Media Center DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, UN, UNDP, Jewish Settlements, Refugees Gaza, Morocco textiles, Globalization, Development false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-visions-for-the-future/audio-39065598?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 31 May 2017 15:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-visions-for-the-future/audio-39065598?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Bright prospects: How a new city constructed on the Red Sea could serve as a model for Saudi Arabia's future without oil - And: and unusual school provides bright prospects for kids from underprivileged backgrounds in India World DW Saudi Arabia, KAEC, City, Oil, Vision, Future, India, school, children, discrimination, education, KISS false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-a-ray-of-hope/audio-38974157?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 24 May 2017 15:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-a-ray-of-hope/audio-38974157?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss We go to the world's first refugee camp that's powered by solar energy - some refugees helped build the plant! We also hear how Beirut's LGBT community is doing after they've received threats for putting on the first gay pride event in the Arab world. And have you tried camel milk? We also talk about how Australia's First Nations people are faring today. World DW human rights, Australia, aboriginal, First Nations, equality, gay pride, Lebanon, Beirut, solar energy, solar power plant, refugees, Jordan, Kenya, camel milk, drought false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-against-all-odds/audio-38879261?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 17 May 2017 16:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-against-all-odds/audio-38879261?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, we'll hear from people who've overcome all sorts of struggles in their lives: We meet a woman in Australia who was taken from her Aboriginal family decades ago and put in a foster home, a pastor with a criminal past who's helping kids survive in Mexico and women in Tanzania who marry other women to secure their future after their husbands have died. And: attacks on human rights. World DW Aborigines, Australia, human rights, Amnesty International, surveillance, Internet trolls, Mexico, violence, gender equality, women, Tanzania, protests false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-energy-and-economic-crises/audio-38787293?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Thu, 11 May 2017 08:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-energy-and-economic-crises/audio-38787293?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Getting power to the poor - why teachers in Argentina are protesting - cooperatives help feed Venezuela's people - Hard times for journalists in Syria World DW World in Progress, Venezuela, Argentina, Education, food crisis, energy poverty, Syria, Press freedom, electricity, poverty false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-gender-stories/audio-38679662?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 3 May 2017 14:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-gender-stories/audio-38679662?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Teaching coding to young women in Chile - Palestinian musician takes on gender roles - Transgender school in India - Arts project encouraging dialogue World DW World in Progress, Gender, Stereotypes, gender roles, women, men, arts, dialogue, diversity false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-power-of-art/audio-38601169?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-power-of-art/audio-38601169?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week it's all about art and the struggles artists often face. We hear from musicians in India whose craft is on the brink of extinction, how ballet teaches girls in the slums of Kenya so much more than just how to dance and what it's like to work as a singer for Japan's tough J-Pop industry. World DW World in Progress, arts, music, India, ballet, slums, Kenya, Kibera, Japan, J-Pop, globalization, culture, tradition false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-pushing-to-end-neglected-tropical-diseases/audio-38497834?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-pushing-to-end-neglected-tropical-diseases/audio-38497834?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a challenge the world over. They are curable, but it's been difficult to reach patients in developing regions. There's an international summit in Geneva this week to help step up efforts. We'll hear from a medical doctor how to fight NTDs and check in around the world to see how far we've come in eradicating them. World DW neglected tropical disease, Chagas, dengue, chikungunya, health, poverty, globalization false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-road-rage-and-rough-rides/audio-38402156?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-road-rage-and-rough-rides/audio-38402156?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Transportation special: How road rage galvanized cycling activism in Latin America - Braving traffic jams in Jakarta - Pushing green mobility in Kabul - Bicycles and big data in China. World DW World in Progress, transportation, traffic jam, public transport, Bicycles, urban planning, city, cars, road rage false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-landgrabbing-and-dubious-promises/audio-38308187?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 5 Apr 2017 15:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-landgrabbing-and-dubious-promises/audio-38308187?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Landrights in Sengal - economic interests versus rural communities without land titles - Dangerous salvation promises in South Africa - bagpipe renaissance in Scotland World DW World in Progress, Landgrabbing, land rights, Senegal, Church, salvation, South Africa, pastor, minister, bagpipes, Scotland, tradition, music, culture false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-safeguarding-the-children-of-the-mafia/audio-38192347?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 29 Mar 2017 15:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-safeguarding-the-children-of-the-mafia/audio-38192347?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The 'Ndrangheta is one of Italy's most dangerous mafia groups. For generations, children of the mafia families have been trained from an early age to continue the criminal business of their clan - with no other options. But an initiative in Reggio Calabria has begun to change the fate of some of these children. World DW Italy, ‘Ndrangheta, Crime, Mafia, children, Juvenile court, Reggio Calabria false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-dark-side-of-chocolate-chicken/audio-38070914?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-dark-side-of-chocolate-chicken/audio-38070914?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast have been pushed to the limits as the cocoa crisis drags on; owners of chicken restaurants in South Korea risk losing it all in a dangerous game of chicken. And who said feeding the poor had to be a grim affair? World DW South Korea, chicken, Ivory Coast, cocoa, UN, Human Development Report, poverty, unemployment, business, trade false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-crushed-hopes-and-new-lives/audio-37950613?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-crushed-hopes-and-new-lives/audio-37950613?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss White slums in South Africa - Making births safer in Kibera, Kenya  - Giant benches bring joy and tourists to Northern Italy  World DW Africa, Slum, poverty, maternal health, Giant benches, South Africa, Kenya, Piedmont false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-courage-and-creativity-female-pioneers/audio-37856620?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 8 Mar 2017 16:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-courage-and-creativity-female-pioneers/audio-37856620?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss German computer game developer - Pioneering women in the IT industry - Schoolgirls in India help bust a trafficking ring - An all female orchestra in Canada - What's so special about Brazil's female soccer players? World DW World in Progress, Women, Gender Equality, Girls, education, computer games, IT, Trafficking, Brazil, Music, Art, Orchestra false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-pushing-for-a-better-world/audio-37768792?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 1 Mar 2017 14:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-pushing-for-a-better-world/audio-37768792?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss We unlock the mystery behind the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, hear how Ukraine's internally displaced people are faring and why cancer patients in South Africa struggle to get access to the medication they need. We also go star-gazing in Kenya. World DW Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations, Ukraine, South Africa, patents, health, Kenya, stars, space, telescope false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-standing-up-for-peace/audio-37565814?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-standing-up-for-peace/audio-37565814?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss India's ruling party hopes to win the elections despite the demonetization crisis/ Dubai World Government Summit/ Standing up for the peace process in Colombia World DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Colombia, India, cash crisis, Dubai World Government summit, peace false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-breaking-taboos/audio-37462238?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 8 Feb 2017 15:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-breaking-taboos/audio-37462238?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss From Zanzibar's recovering addicts to the struggle of ending female genital mutilation - we'll hear from a strong woman who was cut when she was a little girl and now works against it. We'll also hear how Mina the menstruation cup is changing girls' lives in South Africa and how a brave woman tries to change Moroccan society. World DW taboos, FGM, female genital mutilation, Zanzibar, heroin, war on drugs, women, health, human rights false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-remedies-and-challenges/audio-37371567?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 1 Feb 2017 16:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-remedies-and-challenges/audio-37371567?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics this week: Millions of women across the world to lose access to family planning services due severe US funding cuts - Taking stock five years after the London Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases - The invisible killer: Schistosomiasis on Lake Victoria - Teenagers teach street kids in Karachi World DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, NTD, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Schistosomiasis, Kenya, London Declaration, Street Children, School, Pakistan false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-on-the-run-searching-for-better-lives/audio-37270996?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-on-the-run-searching-for-better-lives/audio-37270996?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A show about migration: Mongolian nomads turn to their country's capital for shelter after a harsh winter destroyed their livelihoods. And economic migrants in China turn their backs on the big city life and return to their rural home towns. World DW migration, society, work, labor, development, economy, China, Mongolia, climate change, pollution false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-tough-times/audio-37180457?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-tough-times/audio-37180457?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss lllegal immigrants in the US fear Trump - Returnees to Afghanistan - Ongwen trial resumes in The Hague - Study warns of increasing monopolization in the food industry TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Trump, Immigration, returnees, deportation, Ongwen, LRA, Uganda, Trial, Food industry, agriculture, Afghanistan false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-new-beginnings/audio-37093337?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-new-beginnings/audio-37093337?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss What's life like in Eritrea, one of the most isolated nations in the world? And how are North Korean defectors dealing with a somewhat unexpected challenge: Speaking Korean in South Korea? All that on this week's World in Progress. World DW human rights, North Korea, Eritrea, poverty, oppression, defectors, refugees false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-in-the-groove-with-bluegrass/audio-36991162?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Tue, 3 Jan 2017 16:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-in-the-groove-with-bluegrass/audio-36991162?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Bluegrass, a traditional form of American folk music is still alive in the Appalachia region, which also has a reputation as being America's poorhouse. Outsiders have labeled the people here 'hillbillies', stereotyping them as backwards. But there's more to the region and its bluegrass culture reporter Andreas Horchler discovered. World DW Bluegrass, folk music false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-india-s-economic-miracle/audio-36932860?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 28 Dec 2016 13:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-india-s-economic-miracle/audio-36932860?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss India's economy has grown at an exceptional speed since the early 1990s, when the country began liberalizing its economy and opening up to foreign investment. Yet while hundreds of millions have benefited from the rapid economic growth, hundreds of millions more continue to struggle for their survival. World DW India, economy, investment, growth, development, wealth gap, poverty false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-strength-in-diversity/audio-36863063?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:32:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-strength-in-diversity/audio-36863063?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Countering rising acrimony between religions in Berlin - Religious diversity in Singapore - Providing emergency care in Africa -- Virtual Cows in South Africa World DW World in Progress, Religion, diversity, Singapore, Berlin, virtual cows, emergency care, health, medicine false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-speaking-out/audio-36765858?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 14 Dec 2016 15:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-speaking-out/audio-36765858?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Outspoken diplomat: UN Human Chief Zeid - Hongkong's opposition struggles with the One China policy --  How a community in Indonesia is breeding mosquitoes to help fight dangerous diseases.  Media Center DW UN, Human Rights, Hongkong, Democracy, Mosquitoes, Dengue, disease, community, health false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-heroes-and-role-models/audio-36680491?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 7 Dec 2016 17:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-heroes-and-role-models/audio-36680491?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Who do you look up to? Are there people who inspire you? Hereos and role models - that's the topic of this week's edition. Find out about people's personal heros and role models, and the history behind heroes - and heroines. World DW World in Progress, hero, role model, inspiration, society, education, culture, myth false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-towards-a-better-future/audio-36588989?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Thu, 1 Dec 2016 09:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-towards-a-better-future/audio-36588989?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Today on the show we travel from the Indian subcontinent to Africa. In one way or another everyone is trying hard to make their world and their futures better -From the Indian students risking their mental health to get into the top educational institutes; to the Tanzanian scientists trying to keep one step ahead of deadly Malarial mosquitoes. Business DW World in Progress, India, Africa, Education, Health, mental health, Malaria, elderly, elderly care, elderly people, Volunteers, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-work-and-life/audio-36493126?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 23 Nov 2016 15:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-work-and-life/audio-36493126?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Prisons in the Philippines are full the to brim due to President Duterte's war on drugs - South African miners are looking to sue their former employers for better compensations - Textile workers in Bangladesh still struggeling despite improvements in the industry - Indian farmers trying to make a living in Georgia World DW World in Progress, Rasper, Working conditions, South Africa mines, Bangladesh, textile workers, safety, Philippines, drugs, prisons, Indian farmers, Georgia false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-coping-with-venezuela-s-crisis/audio-36411692?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-coping-with-venezuela-s-crisis/audio-36411692?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In Venezuela, shortages of food, medicines and basic supplies have sparked protests and lootings over recent months. Families don't have enough food to feed their children. Patients in hospitals die from diseases that could be cured. And crime is rife. The oppostion blames socialist president Maduro for the severe economic crisis. World DW Venezuela, economy, crisis, food shortage, riots, protests, Maduro, politics, World in Progress, Rasper, Mellmann false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-enterprising-women/audio-36325834?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 9 Nov 2016 14:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-enterprising-women/audio-36325834?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A political future for women in Tunisia - Kickstarting women's businesses in Africa - Singing against prejudice in India - Women divers of South Korea's Jeju Island World DW women, Globalization, business, World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Music, empowerment, tradition, culture, politics false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-looming-crisis/audio-36234760?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 2 Nov 2016 14:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-looming-crisis/audio-36234760?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Thousands of teachers sacked in Turkey - Financial problems in Morocco's state schools - Drug addiction increasing in India's Punjab State - Hunger crisis looming in the lake Chad region World DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, teachers, Turkey, Education, coup, Kurdistan, religion Morocco schools, students, state schools, education   Nigeria, Lake Chad, Hunger, terrorism, Boko Haram, Islamism  Drugs, India, Punjab, addiction, Drug Mafia false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-youth-unemployment/audio-36162476?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-youth-unemployment/audio-36162476?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In this editon: Youth unemployment in Italy - Uni graduates create their own jobs in Kenya - Global Youth unemployement - Aligning the need for jobs with environmental conservation in Belize World DW World in Progress, Youth unemployment, economy, job, education, university false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-tarnished-reputations/audio-36090525?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-tarnished-reputations/audio-36090525?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Six months after the massive "Panama Papers" leak, the small Central American country is trying to shake off its reputation as a haven for dirty money. Plus, China's sinking coal mining communities, and the United Nations in Geneva gets an image makeover. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Panama Papers, Panama, United Nations, tax havens, China, coal mining false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-challenges-and-chances-for-cities/audio-36024972?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:38:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-challenges-and-chances-for-cities/audio-36024972?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: UN to adopt a 'New Urban Agenda' - Mumbai's Dharavi slum is also an economic powerhouse - Urban challenges in Buenos Aires - Innovative solutions to ease Dublin's housing crisis World DW UN, SDG, Cities, City, Urban development, Slum, Dharavi, Argentina, Ireland, Future, urban planning, sustainability false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-troubled-islands/audio-35963277?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 5 Oct 2016 16:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-troubled-islands/audio-35963277?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Amid political turmoil and natural disasters, people in Haiti have little hope for the future - Tourists shun the beautiful world heritage sites on Kenya's Lamu island because of terrorist threats. Media Center DW World, Globalization, Haiti, World in Progress, Lamu island, Kenya false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-difficult-tasks/audio-19566059?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-difficult-tasks/audio-19566059?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss World in Progress: Difficult Tasks (22.09.2016) Topics this week: Death toll increases in the war on drugs in the Philippines - Protesters in the Amazon gear up for their next challenge- Why it's so difficult to be the head of the UN - Exiled Artists in Little Havana, Miami (Producer/Host: Anke Rasper) World in Progress DW World in Progress, UN Secretary General, Drugs, Phillippines, Duterte, Amazon, protest, Brazil, Exile, Cuba, Little Havana, Anke Rasper false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-challenges-and-solutions/audio-19550610?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:07:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-challenges-and-solutions/audio-19550610?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Refugees still in limbo on Greek island of Kos - Cooking with garbage - Creating jobs with jam in Algeria - Chile fighting childhood obesity - a chocolate dream come true in Vietnam Producer/host: Anke Rasper World in Progress DW World in Progress, refugees, Kos, camp, cooking, plastic, garbage, poverty, Algeria, unemployment, jobs, jam, Chile, obesity, children, health, chocolate, Vietnam, cocoa false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-india-s-economic-miracle/audio-19531774?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 7 Sep 2016 15:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-india-s-economic-miracle/audio-19531774?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss India's economy has grown at an exceptional speed since the early 1990s, when the country began liberalizing its economy and opening up to foreign investment. Yet while hundreds of millions have benefited from the rapid economic growth, hundreds of millions more continue to struggle for their survival. (Authors: S.Petersmann/ J.Webermann, producer: A.Rasper) World in Progress DW World in Progress, India, Economy, economic miracle, development, globalization false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-tech-risks-fake-diseases/audio-19516701?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-tech-risks-fake-diseases/audio-19516701?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The UN is rolling out tech to identify and help refugees at Jordan's Zaatari camp - they use iris scanners to provide the right kind of aid. But tech isn't everything when it comes to responding to disasters, says the World Risk Report's scientific lead - you'll also need proper infrastructure such as bridges and roads. And: how an Italian doctor invented a fake disease to save Jews from Nazis. World in Progress DW World in Progress, technology, humanitarian aid, risks, diseases, iris scanners, infrastructure, World Risk Report, Nazis false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-where-is-kashmir-headed/audio-19498416?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 24 Aug 2016 13:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-where-is-kashmir-headed/audio-19498416?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss India's Kashmir region is going up in flames and many young people say they are prepared to die for their cause. Protests were sparked by the death of Burhan Wani - we'll meet the family of the popular rebel leader. Syrians are in desperate need of food and medication, but aid organizations can't deliver until there's at least a temporary truce. And: how tourism can help in developing a region. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Kashmir, India, Pakistan, protest, unrest, violence, Burhan Wani, Syria, aid, truce, tourism false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-mapping-the-world/audio-19480554?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-mapping-the-world/audio-19480554?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Fishermen struggle with toxic algae in southern Chile - New app puts crisis areas on the map - Eritrea's capital Asmara hopes to attract more tourists - Street musicians in Rome, Italy World in Progress DW Chile, Chiloe island, fishermen, toxic algea, digital volunteers, app, disaster relief, Eritrea, Asmara, tourism, architecture, Rome, street music, musicians, busking, buskers false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-lasting-limbo/audio-19463596?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-lasting-limbo/audio-19463596?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: Tourists still shun Lamu island, a World Heritage site in Kenya - that's detrimental for local people and their unique heritage - And: After years of political turmoil and natural disasters, people in Haiti have little hope for the future. (Presenter: Anke Rasper) World in Progress DW Haiti, Carribean, political limbo, economic crisis, poverty, disaster, Lamu Island, Kenya, tourism, terrorism false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-hopes-for-the-future/audio-19446621?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 3 Aug 2016 15:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-hopes-for-the-future/audio-19446621?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Olympic dream: Siddi community hoped to boost India's sporting success - Preventing young people from becoming terrorists in Jordan - Japan's tiny Muslim population under surveillance - Ethiopia's rock-cut churches gain popularity with visitors World in Progress DW World in Progress, Japan Muslims, surveillance, Olympics 2024, India athletes, Siddi community, youth, Jordan, IS, terrorism, Ethiopia tourism, churches, history, culture false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-flushing-problems/audio-19429950?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Thu, 28 Jul 2016 10:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-flushing-problems/audio-19429950?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Topics: 65 years of the Geneva convention - New Delhi's structural water challenge - Desalinsation and other water problems in Gaza - The Gates foundation's innovative toilet program is not only for the poor. World in Progress DW Geneva convention, refugees, water, innovative toilets, desalination, Delhi, Gaza, Gates Foundation, hygene false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-special-edition-in-the-groove-with-bluegrass/audio-19414675?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-special-edition-in-the-groove-with-bluegrass/audio-19414675?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Bluegrass music, a traditional form of American folk music played with fiddle, mandoline and banjos still thrives in the Appalachia region, which also has a reputation as being America's poorhouse. Outsiders have labeled the people here 'hillbillies', sterotyping them as backwards. But there are also some very gifted musicians. Producer: Anke Rasper Reporter: Andreas Horchler World in Progress DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Bluegrass music, folk, country music, Applachia, Nashville, Kentucky, Andreas Horchler, Bill Monroe, culture, poverty, blues false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-disputed-territories/audio-19398117?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-disputed-territories/audio-19398117?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss No end to the dispute: A new ruling by an international tribunal doesn't seem to quench China's claims to large parts of the South China Sea -- A long way to go: Gay rights activist Maurice Tomlinson from Jamaica -- Revision of Cameroon's penal code since independence has met both praise and disappointment - and: Football picking up in India World in Progress DW China, Philippines, South China Sea, tribunal, ruling, USA, military operations, Spratly Islands Penal code, Cameroon, adultery, homosexuality, gender equality, human rights, Gay rights, LGBT, Jamaica, Maurice Tomlinson Football, India, sports, players, coaches, Bangalore, soccer, fans false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-football-in-india/audio-19397849?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-football-in-india/audio-19397849?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss While cricket remains the main sport in India, football is slowly picking up on the subcontinent - though it's still got a long way to go. A fledgling professional fooball league is attracting good support. But there are huge challenges for the sport, including economic and cultural barriers. World in Progress DW Football, India, sports, players, coaches, Bangalore, soccer, fans false full 06:35 https://www.dw.com/en/ngala-killiam-chimton-revision-of-cameroon-s-penal-code-meets-praise-citicizm/audio-19397848?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:59:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/ngala-killiam-chimton-revision-of-cameroon-s-penal-code-meets-praise-citicizm/audio-19397848?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Cameroon has revised its penal code for the first time since independence more than 50 years ago. Some see the changes as progressive, while critics say that the revisions have not gone far enough. One of the most controversial changes is the provision that husbands can now also be punished for adultery - up until recently, it was only women. World in Progress DW Penal code, Cameroon, adultery, homosexuality, gender equality, human rights false full 05:52 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-south-china-sea-ruling-not-likely-to-settle-dispute/audio-19397846?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-south-china-sea-ruling-not-likely-to-settle-dispute/audio-19397846?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The South China Sea has long been the cause of a territorial dispute between China, the Philippines and other nations. With the step up of military operations, there are fears that the area is becoming a flashpoint. An international tribunal this week ruled that Beijing’s expansive territorial claims carry no legal or historical basis. Yet China says it will not abide by the ruling. World in Progress DW China, Philippines, South China Sea, tribunal, ruling, USA, military operations, Spratly Islands false full 05:15 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-jamaican-gay-rights-activist-maurice-tomlinson/audio-19397850?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-jamaican-gay-rights-activist-maurice-tomlinson/audio-19397850?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Gay rights activist Maurice Tomlinson was a respected lawyer in his native Jamaica. But he had to flee the country after several death threats because of his homosexuality. Jamaica is one of the most dangerous countries in the world to be gay. Tomlinson is now based in Canada and continues his work. World in Progress DW Gay rights, LGBT, Jamaica, Maurice Tomlinson false full 07:34 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-from-rags-to-riches/audio-19382556?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 6 Jul 2016 15:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-from-rags-to-riches/audio-19382556?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A show about the gap between rich and poor - how some can barely make ends meet while others shop until they drop. In Norway, people have a secure social safety net thanks to the country's oil wealth that's been cleverly invested. But elsewhere, workers work long hours for little pay, for instance in convenience stores in Japan. And why do revenues rarely trickle down in oil-rich African states? World in Progress DW World in Progress, wealth inequality, poverty, rich, oil, revenues, Norway, fund, wages, Japan false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fighting-stigma/audio-19364677?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fighting-stigma/audio-19364677?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In this edition: Helping Vitiligo patients - the plight of Nairobi's smokers - Black Mambas fighing poachers - An outstanding cop: African-Canadian policewoman Isobel Granger World in Progress DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Vitiligo, skin disease, Jordan, patients, cure, Dead Sea, stigma, taboo, Black Mambas, South Africa, Rhino poaching, wildlife, nature reserve, women rangers Isobel Granger, police woman, Canada, Zimbabwe, Rhodesia, security, police, career Smoking Kenya, anti-smoking law, tobacco, bill, smokers, discrimination false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-helping-vitiligo-patients/audio-19364535?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-helping-vitiligo-patients/audio-19364535?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Popstar Michael Jackson was one of more than 90 million people worldwide suffering from Vitiligo. As patients get older, big patches of their skin lose color, turning white. Patients often face social exclusion, even though Vitiligo is not contagious. But so far, there is not cure. A camp for Vitiligo patients on the Dead Sea aims at helping people both physically and psychologically. World in Progress DW World in Progress: Vitiligo, skin disease, Jordan, patients, cure, Dead Sea, stigma, taboo false full 09:41 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-working-for-a-better-society-isobel-granger/audio-19364539?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:19:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-working-for-a-better-society-isobel-granger/audio-19364539?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Born as a mixed race woman in former Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, Isobel Granger would never have thought she'd one day work as a the head of a police platoon in Ottawa, Canada, as well as training police and peacekeepers across the world. She's just returned from a year long mission in Cambodia. But one thing Isobel Granger always knew was that she wanted to make a difference. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Isobel Granger, police woman, Canada, Zimbabwe, Rhodesia, security, police, career false full 07:34 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-smoking-in-kenya/audio-19364538?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-smoking-in-kenya/audio-19364538?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In Kenya, strict anti-smoking laws in public places that came into force a few years ago have limited the areas where smoking is acceptable now. While the laws are supposed to protect people from the health hazards caused by tobacco, smokers now feel discriminated against, not least because the designated smoking areas are not always in the nicest places. World in Progress DW World in Progress, smoking Kenya, anti-smoking law, tobacco, bill, smokers, discrimination false full 04:27 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-black-mambas-fighting-rhino-poaching/audio-19364542?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:55:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-black-mambas-fighting-rhino-poaching/audio-19364542?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In South Africa, rhino poaching is a huge problem. Every year, poachers kill more than one thousand animals to obtain their valuable horns. South Africa's national parks have tried to combat poaching in different way. The Balule Nature Reserve have employed an all-female anti-poaching unit called Black Mamba. World in Progress DW World in Progress false full 03:38 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-special-edition-morocco/audio-19347748?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-special-edition-morocco/audio-19347748?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Many young Moroccans are drawn to Europe in search of a better life. In their homeland, unemployment rates are very high. But while some live in dire poverty, others are benefitting from economic development. Morocco has many facets which result in huge clashes between modern and traditional lifestyles. Listen to this special edition of World in Progress to better understand the complex country. World in Progress DW Morocco, tradition, Casablanca, Islam false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-focus-on-water/audio-19331515?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:06:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-focus-on-water/audio-19331515?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss TOPICS: Farmers are desperately waiting for the monsoon after severe drought in India - Kuna people in Panama face rising sea levels - Residents criticize slow cleanup of toxic contamination on Brazil's Doce river World in Progress DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Drought India, Monsoon, Famers, suicide, poverty, rain, field, Kuna, Panama, sea level rise, climate change, relocation, Gunya Yala, Disaster, Rio Doce, Brazil, contamination, environement, Water Kiosk, Kenya, slum, sanitation, hygene, safe water, toilets false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-shaping-identities/audio-19314987?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 8 Jun 2016 16:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-shaping-identities/audio-19314987?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss This week, we take a look at minorities and different cultures within societies. In Turkey, Armenians are worried after church property has been seized by the state. Basque people are concerned to lose a sport that's part of their identity. And we'll hear about the boon and bane of slang in Kenya. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Armenians, Turkey, church, Basque, pelota, slang, Kenya, Sheng false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-turkey-s-seizure-of-churches-worries-armenians/audio-19314378?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 8 Jun 2016 12:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-turkey-s-seizure-of-churches-worries-armenians/audio-19314378?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Turkey's Armenian minority was all but wiped out from 1915 in what many today - including Germany's Bundestag - call genocide by then Ottoman Turkey. The recent restoration and reopening of one of the largest Armenian churches in Diyarbakir was widely seen as a sign of hope for the remaining community. But many are now worried because the Turkish state has seized church property. World in Progress DW World in Progress. Turkey, Armenian, minority, genocide, 1915, church, Diyarbakir false full 05:50 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-melting-pot-montreal/audio-19314377?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 8 Jun 2016 12:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-melting-pot-montreal/audio-19314377?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Montreal in Canada is a true melting pot - the French speaking metropolis is home to about 120 different cultures. Indians, Moroccans, French, Italians and Greeks are among the most prominent groups of immigrants here. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Montreal, immigration, cultures, minorities false full 05:57 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-boon-and-bane-of-kenya-s-slang/audio-19314379?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 8 Jun 2016 12:58:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-boon-and-bane-of-kenya-s-slang/audio-19314379?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Ever heard of Sheng? It's Kenya's slang that uses words from Swahili and English as well as other local languages. While some love Sheng and the creativity of creating new words, others lament the decline of Swahili skills in schools. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Kenya, Sheng, language, slang false full 04:33 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-life-without-technology/audio-19314376?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 8 Jun 2016 12:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-life-without-technology/audio-19314376?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Mennonites are a rather secluded minority group in Argentina that likes to keep to itself. Most women here don't even speak Spanish, the national language. The Mennonites are similar to the Amish - both groups reject modern technology. DW went to visit one of these communities. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Mennonites, Argentina, technology, Amish false full 04:37 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-all-about-the-money/audio-19298531?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 1 Jun 2016 14:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-all-about-the-money/audio-19298531?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss To Brexit or not to Brexit - UK farmers debate the pros and cons of leaving the European Union. Small-scale copper miners in Chile are barely making ends meet as prices plunge. Where's Nigeria headed? And people in Greece get creative with food in times of crisis. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Brexit, European Union, business, economy, Chile, miners, copper, Nigeria, oil, Greece, crisis false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-improving-aid-for-the-most-vulnerable/audio-19282283?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 25 May 2016 13:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-improving-aid-for-the-most-vulnerable/audio-19282283?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss TOPICS: Opposition to the Nicaragua canal continues - Little progress two years after the Thai military coup - Senior citizens and the results of the World Humanitarian summit - getting by in the economic crisis of Burundi World in Progress DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Humanitarian Aid, WHS, Burundi, economic crisis, conflict, Martine Najem, Thailand, military coup anniversary, civilian rule, Nicaragua canal, indigenous, displacement, protest, Chinese false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-indigenous-groups-and-economic-rights/audio-19265989?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 18 May 2016 14:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-indigenous-groups-and-economic-rights/audio-19265989?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Crackdown on maoist insurgents in India's most unruly provice won't help tribal population - Infrastructure projects threaten indigenous Baka people in Cameroon - First World Humanitarian Summit raises hopes and criticism - Gaza price hikes impact consumers World in Progress DW India, Maoists, Indigenous, Adivasi, Chhattisgarh, crackdown, human rights, resources, iron ore, Cameroon, Baka, Pygmies, rain forest, infrastructure, World Humanitarian summit, aid, ODI, Christina Bennett, emergency, reform, UN, Gaza, prices, economy, food, consumers, shopping, smuggling false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-at-risk/audio-19250074?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 11 May 2016 14:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-at-risk/audio-19250074?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The UN and human rights organizations are up in arms about Kenya's decision to close its refugee camps. How has France's ban of the full- face veil that came into effect some five years ago changed society? A Kurdish soccer team gives Kurds hope amid raging violence and we'll hear from a student who invented a device which can help detect heart diseases. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Kenya, refugees, Dadaab, France, veil, ban, Kurdish, soccer, CardioPad, Cameroon, Tibet false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fighting-neglected-diseases/audio-19233996?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 4 May 2016 15:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fighting-neglected-diseases/audio-19233996?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Progress on fighting neglected tropical diseases - Forgotten Refugees from Burundi - Social Architecture in Chile - How one dollar glasses are making a difference World DW false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-facing-violence/audio-19218254?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 27 Apr 2016 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-facing-violence/audio-19218254?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Facing everyday violence and gang crimes in Honduras - Anti-terrorism education for Kenyan students - Zimbabweans flock to church for spiritual inspiration to escape dire realities - EU pressure for better working conditions impacts Thai fishing industry. World DW violence, youth gangs, organized crime, murder, killings, Honduras, Guatemala, police Fishing industry Thailand, working conditions, slave labour, child labor, shrip factories, Somalia, al.Shabab, Kenya, terrorism, students, education, teacher, Nairobi Zimabwe, Pentecostal churches, poverty, economic crisis, salvation, Christianity, priest false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-culture-language-fake-partners/audio-19201648?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 20 Apr 2016 15:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-culture-language-fake-partners/audio-19201648?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Canada is finally launching an inquiry into crimes committed against indigenous women, suicide rates for Canada's Inuit are skyrocketing and the indigenous Mohawk are rediscovering their language. Plus: in China, people are renting partners to keep their parents at bay. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Canada, indigenous, crimes, Mohawk, language, culture, China, fake partners false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-under-pressure/audio-19184511?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-under-pressure/audio-19184511?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Indians under attack for marrying outside their caste. Can digital technologies help with development? Reviving an old opera tradition on the island of Mauritius. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Dalit, India, caste, digital technologies, development, opera, Mauritius, tradition false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-improving-peacebuilding/audio-19167143?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 6 Apr 2016 12:54:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-improving-peacebuilding/audio-19167143?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Amnesty International reports highest number of executions in 25 years - Zimbabwe's debate about the death penalty - Making peacebuilding more effective - Critical thinkers not welcome in Ecuador's citizen's revolution World DW Death penalty, executions, Amnesty International report, Zimbabwe, executioner, death penalty, capital punsihment, Peaceland, peaceworkers, UN, conflict, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, war, postwar, Ecuador, human rights, critics, citizens revolution, press freedom, freedom of expression false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-violins-of-hope-special/audio-19151702?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 30 Mar 2016 13:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-violins-of-hope-special/audio-19151702?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In this special edition of World in Progess: An in-depth documentary on the Violins of Hope project. Violin maker Amnon Weinstein has been restoring violins that were played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. While many musicians were killed, the spirits of those who used to own the violins live on as young musicians all over the world play music on these instruments again. World in Progress DW World in Progess, Amnon Weinstein, Violins of Hope, Music, Holocaust, Nazi, reconciliation false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-from-taboos-and-stigmas/audio-19137142?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 23 Mar 2016 16:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-from-taboos-and-stigmas/audio-19137142?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Cast out leprosy patients continue to live with the stigma of the past, women in Gaza get on their bikes to push for their freedoms. And why is depression one of the remaining health taboos in the 21st century? World in Progress DW World in Progress, leprosy, taboo, depression, stigma, Gaza, bikes, freedom false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-what-s-next/audio-19122655?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Thu, 17 Mar 2016 13:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-what-s-next/audio-19122655?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Myanmar elected its first civilian president in decades, but the crackdown on student activists continues. Foreign investment is hotly debated in Iran - where's the country headed? And a torture survivor shares his harrowing story. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Myanmar, change, democracy, crackdown, Iran, foreign investment, torture false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-political-dimension-of-architecture/audio-19104397?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 9 Mar 2016 16:18:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-political-dimension-of-architecture/audio-19104397?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Losing their homes: Brazil's indigenous people are facing displacement under new legislation - Where globalization is working: the Chungking Mansions in Hongkong - Reviving the Kibbutz movement in Israel - Rediscovering independence architecture in Africa World in Progress DW World in Progress, Indigenous evictions, Brazil, Guarani, Israel, Kibbutz, Architecture Africa, Independence, Chungking Mansions false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-strengthening-women/audio-19087829?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 2 Mar 2016 14:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-strengthening-women/audio-19087829?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In this program: Women's rights activist campaigning for textile workers - rampant violence against women in Guatemala impacts lives - Teaching resilience to girls and boys in Bihar - Working women in Afghanistan. World in Progress DW World in Progress, women, rights, textile workers, Guatemala, violence, Bihar, education, Afghanistan false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-struggle-for-rights/audio-19070729?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 24 Feb 2016 13:56:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-the-struggle-for-rights/audio-19070729?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In this week's show: Europe responds to a new bottleneck of migrants along the so-called Balkan route, why Amnesty International is calling 2015 one of the bleakest years on record, and life and death under Venezuela's buckling health system. Plus, we visit the South African theater that's been pushing boundaries since 1976. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Amnesty International, human rights, refugee crisis, Venezuela, Market Theater, apartheid false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-against-all-odds/audio-19054548?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-against-all-odds/audio-19054548?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A Syrian filmmaker who documented the war in Aleppo from his balcony. Lobster divers off the coast of Honduras who are risking their lives to earn a living. And we follow the story of an Afghan translator who had to flee his country after receiving threats from the Taliban. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Syria, Aleppo, movie, filmmaker, balcony, Afghanistan, Taliban, lobster, diving, Honduras false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-women-s-rights-in-iran-and-ice-fishing-in-china/audio-19038517?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-women-s-rights-in-iran-and-ice-fishing-in-china/audio-19038517?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Women in Iran are banned from attending male sport events like the upcoming Kish Island beach volleyball tournament - will the law finally be changed? Cubans are making their way to the United States in search for better lives. And: an ancient tradition of ice fishing in China. World DW World in Progress, Iran, women, human rights, beach volleyball, sports, Kish Island, Cuba, United States, ice fishing, China, tradition false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-diamonds-and-human-rights/audio-19007727?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 27 Jan 2016 15:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-diamonds-and-human-rights/audio-19007727?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The many facets of the diamond market in India -- Improving human rights in the global diamond trade -- Modern designers discover traditional bark cloth in Uganda -- why life is dangerous for mayors in Mexico World DW World in Progess, diamonds India, diamond hub Mumbai, Surat workshops, conflict diamonds, Kimblerly process, human rights, Global Witness, Bark cloth Uganda, fashion, traditional garments, Africa, clothes Drugs Mexico, drug mafia, corruption, polticians, mayors, killing false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-forced-labor/audio-18994375?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-forced-labor/audio-18994375?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss North Koreans are working abroad under slave-like conditions to help sustain the Kim regime. Women in Guatemala were tricked into working as prostitutes. And: an oasis under threat in Tunisia. World DW World in Progress, North Korea, forced labor, Guatemala, human trafficking, prostitution, Kim regime, oasis, Tunisia false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-imports-destroy-local-poultry-market-in-africa/audio-18976077?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:48:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-imports-destroy-local-poultry-market-in-africa/audio-18976077?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A local chief in Kenya turns to Twitter to inform his people -- How foreign meat imports are destroying Ghana's poultry industry -- Young Romanians want to stop the brain drain. World DW World in Progress, poultry Ghana, chicken, meat imports, Romania brain drain, brain regain, tweeting chief Kenya, Tweets, information, mobile, community false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fighting-for-dignity/audio-18963531?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 6 Jan 2016 15:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-fighting-for-dignity/audio-18963531?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Manaus Free Trade Zone takes a downturn - Indian Devdasis fighting for their dignity - Containing the Zika Virus - Syrian refugee choir in Istanbul World DW Manaus free trade zone, Zona Franca, Amazon, Amazonas, economy India, Devdasis, dignity, Hinduism, women, prostitution, Zika Virus, Brazil, health, disease, children, Syrian refugee choir, Istanbul, Turkey, music false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-christmas-in-bethlehem/audio-18936903?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 23 Dec 2015 13:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-christmas-in-bethlehem/audio-18936903?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In the Christmas edition of World in Progress: Martin Lubowski, who fled Nazi Germany as a Jewish child, looks back and: Celebrating Christmas in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem World DW World in Progress, Christmas, Bethlehem, Arab Christians, Jewish, Muslim, Nativity Church, Martin Lubowski, Jewish child refugee, Nazi Germany, Bunce Court false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-17-12-2015/audio-18921517?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:25:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-17-12-2015/audio-18921517?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Migrant workers from Nepal are being exploited by job agencies - can they fight back? The floods in India's southern Tamil Nadu state have devastated the region - how are people coping? And presidential candidates in the Philippines gear up for next year's election - but is it all a family affair? World DW World in Progress, Nepal, migrant workers, India, Tamil Nadu, flood, rain, Philippines, elections, candidates false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-a-focus-on-the-global-textile-industry/audio-18906611?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 9 Dec 2015 15:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-a-focus-on-the-global-textile-industry/audio-18906611?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Textile factories in Ethiopia hope to win over more international customers -- second hand clothes impacting the market in Kenya -- cleaning up the mess in India's textile plants. World DW World in Progress, textile industry, India, Kenya, Ethiopia, garments, pollution, waste water, environment, wage, workers rights, union, human rights, secondhand clothes, donations, Gikomba market false full 29:58 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-confronting-the-climate/audio-18889318?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 2 Dec 2015 14:51:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-confronting-the-climate/audio-18889318?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's program: The water crisis facing residents in the Pacific Island nation of Kiribati, and how heat-resistant beans can help farmers cope with global warming. Plus, German startups step up to the sustainability plate, and the new generation of artists using science fiction to create a different future for Africa. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Kiribati, climate change, COP21, heat-resistant beans, Steve Beebe, CIAT, Afrofuturism, German Sustainability Award, New Economc, SDG, Jonathan Dotse false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-refugee-crisis-in-greece/audio-18875268?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 25 Nov 2015 13:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-refugee-crisis-in-greece/audio-18875268?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Eliminating ciolence against women: commemorating couragous activists - Teaching Indian boys to respect women in a Pune Slum - Coping with the refugee crisis in Greece World DW World in Progress, violence against women, India slum, teaching boys, gender based violence, discrimination, refugees, Greece, Lesbos, refugee crisis, EU false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-free-thinking-is-targeted-by-terrorism/audio-18860621?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:11:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-free-thinking-is-targeted-by-terrorism/audio-18860621?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Terror against secular intellectuals in Bangladesh -- 2015 World Risk report focuses on how hunger enhances disaster risk across the world -- Amidst the fighting against radical islamists, Kurds in Northern Iraq are facing an economic crisis – Social media fuels conflict between Israelis and Palestinians World DW Terrorism Bangladesh, secular writers, bloggers, murder, attack, Islamist radicals, cleric, Kurdish Iraq, Kurdistan, Erbil, economic crisis, ISIS, fighting World Risk report, natural disaster, hunger, food insecurity, risk, vulnerability, resilience Social media, Israel, Palestine, hate speech, propaganda, facebook, viral false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-improving-transparency-in-raw-materials/audio-18843832?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-improving-transparency-in-raw-materials/audio-18843832?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Improving transparency in commodities can boost African development - ‘Wage theft’ in the UK leaves aged care workers with next to nothing - Syrian refugees in Jordan work illegally to support their families - Kenya's refugee camps World DW World in Progress, transparency, raw materials, commodities, Africa, minerals, wage theft, UK, Syrian worker in Jordan, Kenya refugees false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-05-11-2015-dealing-with-the-past/audio-18828935?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 4 Nov 2015 17:05:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-05-11-2015-dealing-with-the-past/audio-18828935?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Indonesia fails to deal with its legacy of the 1965 massacre that killed more than 500,000 suspected Communists and alleged sympathizers - this year marks the 50th anniversary of the atrocities and authorities were eager to squash discussions about the mass killings. We also hear from Chinese migrants who say they've found religious freedom in South Africa. World DW World in Progress, Indonesia, 1965 massacre, Communist purge, mass killings, Chinese, Christianity, South Africa, religion, freedom false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-happy-birthday-un/audio-18813140?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:50:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-happy-birthday-un/audio-18813140?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The UN turns 70 - DW looks at the organization's strengths and weaknesses. A woman fights human traffickers in Nepal to save girls from prostitution and slavery. Greek women get help in kick-starting careers as entrepreneurs. And we learn why is it so hard to find a vaccine for dengue fever. World DW World in Progress, UN, 70, birthday, Nepal, human trafficking, prostitution, slavery, Greece, women, dengue fever false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-in-search-of-a-better-world/audio-18797494?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 21 Oct 2015 13:00:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-in-search-of-a-better-world/audio-18797494?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Egypt holds its first parliamentary elections since the 2013 coup - Obstacles for female soldiers in Afghanistan's security services - What are the main challenges women around the world face in the workplace? - Emotional family reunions for Koreans separated during the Korean War. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Egyptian elections, Afghanistan, female soldiers, Morsi, Korean War, Monique Villa, Thomson Reuters Foundation false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-combating-hunger/audio-18781089?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:52:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-combating-hunger/audio-18781089?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Berlin anti TTIP protests - combating world hunger - Community gardens under threat - Vanuatu's Taro crops World DW World in Progress, hunger, poverty, Vanuatu, Taro, food, community gardens New York City false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-minorities-bearing-the-brunt/audio-18765924?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 7 Oct 2015 11:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-minorities-bearing-the-brunt/audio-18765924?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Minorities under pressure - Roma people not welcome in Prague - Resettling slum dwellers in Chennai - San Francisco's peeing problem World DW Minorities, Refugees, Roma, Resettlement, poverty, slums, peeing, San Francisco, USA, homeless false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-01-10-2015/audio-18751588?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:21:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-01-10-2015/audio-18751588?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In the mood for an experiment: The Dutch city of Utrecht tries out a welfare scheme with no strings attached. A social entrepreneur in Chile tackles what he calls a 'poverty tax': He now sells staples in smaller packets for the same price as if customers were buying in bulk. And meet another Global Superhero from Radio Everyone: Lucas in Tanzania helps improve access to health services. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, welfare, Social Development Goals, poverty, Chile, health false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-global-goals-special/audio-18734622?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 23 Sep 2015 12:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-global-goals-special/audio-18734622?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Listen to the second part of our special edition on the Global Goals: Progress and challenges in Mozambique's health system - Millennium Villages - Keeping the global agenda on track - The new sustainable development goals - "My2030": Global Hopes World DW World in Progress, Global Goals, SDGs, MDGs, development agenda, Health Mozambique, Milllenium Villages, UN false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-how-to-fix-the-world/audio-18718003?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 16 Sep 2015 13:45:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-how-to-fix-the-world/audio-18718003?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Fifteen years after announcing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) the UN is to set new sustainable goals (SDGs) to take the world into 2030. In the first installment of a special series, World in Progress investigates the old and new goals. We also take a closer look at education and gender equality in the development agendas and learn about people's hopes for the future. World DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, development goals, UN, SDGs, MDGs, education, gender equality, Afghanistan, Germany, women, girls, school false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-improving-the-lives-of-elderly-people/audio-18703879?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 9 Sep 2015 14:47:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-improving-the-lives-of-elderly-people/audio-18703879?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Every second, two people in the world turn 60. That actually indicates a demografic fact: All nations are aging - not just the European countries. Even in developing countries there's now a growing number of older people. But most countries are not yet well-enough prepared for aging populations. This edition explores the challenges and hopes of elderly people around the world. World DW Age, elderly, Help Age, poverty, abuse, generation, senior citizens, aging populaton, demographics false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-living-on-assam-s-river-islands/audio-18690089?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 2 Sep 2015 14:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-living-on-assam-s-river-islands/audio-18690089?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A refugee Hotel with a difference - Living on a River Island in Assam -Hijabs not welcome in Egypt's ritzy places - The ancient city of Rome is crumbling World DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Refugee Hotel Vienna, Assam river people, health, poverty, development, Hijab, headscarf ban, Egypt, Rome degrades, Roma degrado, cleaning, city crumbling false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-changing-lives/audio-18673300?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 26 Aug 2015 16:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-changing-lives/audio-18673300?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Women peace activists in Israel -- Rats saving lives in Cambodia -- online censorship China - Internet for all World DW World in Progress, Mine-sniffing rats Cambodia, Peace Israel, Palestine, activists, Internet for all, censorship China false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-coping-with-a-difficult-reality/audio-18644750?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Thu, 13 Aug 2015 10:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-coping-with-a-difficult-reality/audio-18644750?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Naked protest: tenants in Madrid use creative means to avoid evictions -- Germans helping Syrians in Berlin -- Making amends to victims of US sterilization program -- Poverty in Austalia World DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Sterilization USA, Virginia, law, compensation, naked protest, evictions, Madrid, Spain, poverty, economy Australia poverty, unemployment, families, society, migration, refugees, Syrians, Berlin, NGO, help, Germany false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-making-a-difference/audio-18630697?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 5 Aug 2015 15:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-making-a-difference/audio-18630697?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Coptic Christian Mama Maggie is changing the lives of Cairo's poorest slum children -- Kurdish singer Helly Luv defies threats by 'Islamic State' terrorists -- And Meng Weina helps people with disabilities and their families. TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, Mama Maggie, Cairo, slum, Helly Luv, 'Islamic State', terrorism, China, Meng Weina, people with disabilities false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/working-against-stigma-in-china/audio-18630696?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 5 Aug 2015 15:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/working-against-stigma-in-china/audio-18630696?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In China, people with disabilities are seen as something families need to be ashamed of. That's why parents often rather abandon their children than take care of them. And there is little assistance for those who need it. Meng Weina has been working to assist people with disabilities and founded the first care centers some 30 years ago. TOP STORIES DW China, people with disabilities, Meng Weina, stigma false full 03:36 https://www.dw.com/en/reaching-out-to-the-poorest-of-the-poor/audio-18629542?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 5 Aug 2015 13:56:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/reaching-out-to-the-poorest-of-the-poor/audio-18629542?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Meet Mama Maggie as she's called by the children living in Cairo's notorious slums and squatting areas: The Coptic Christian has been changing people's lives for more than 25 years. She's built an impressive network of schools and first aid and food distribution centers for the poor. TOP STORIES DW Mama Maggie, poverty, children, Egypt, Cairo false full 09:34 https://www.dw.com/en/kurdish-singer-defies-islamic-state-terrorists/audio-18629540?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 5 Aug 2015 13:56:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/kurdish-singer-defies-islamic-state-terrorists/audio-18629540?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Female Kurdish pop star Helly Luv has decided to make an impact in one of the world's most troubled war zones. She went to record her new music video near Mosul in Iraq where 'Islamic State' terrorists were clashing with Kurdish forces. She's threatened on a regular basis - but that won't keep her from her mission. TOP STORIES DW Helly Luv, Kurdish, singer, 'Islamic State', terrorism false full 07:12 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-special-people-trafficking/audio-18605931?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:09:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-special-people-trafficking/audio-18605931?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The number of people trying to reach Europe illegally has been increasing over the past few months. So have the number of deaths en route. Many cash in on the despair of illegal migrants, and for people traffickers, it's a very lucrative business. Find out more in our in-depth feature, compiled in four different countries with those involved in trafficking and those trying to stop it. World DW World in Progress, Trafficking, people smuggling, illegal migrants, refugees, smugglers, migrants false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-finding-one-s-identity/audio-18599822?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 22 Jul 2015 14:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-finding-one-s-identity/audio-18599822?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Japan's postwar tradition of pacifism feared threatened by a change in legislation -- Between hope and despair: Syrian Refugees in Egypt -- Finding one's identity: how one German woman illegally adopted in Brazil as a baby is searching for her identity World DW Japan, constitution, Article 9, pacifism, post-war, conflict, protests Syrian refugees, immigration, illegal migration, legal, Germany, Egypt Adoption Brazil, illegal adoptions, birth mother, biological mother, identity, origin false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-financing-the-new-development-agenda/audio-18585619?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 15 Jul 2015 14:35:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-financing-the-new-development-agenda/audio-18585619?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss UN summit on financing sustainable development in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia -- How lower oil prices impact people in the Gulf - Earthquake victims cope with trauma in Nepal - A soundscape of Mexico City World DW UN sustainable development goals, SDGs, financing, tax, ODA, aid, help, corruption, oil industry, Doha, gulf, workers, price, gasoline, Nepal trauma, earthquake, aftermath, shock, attacks, rape, counseling, therapist, soundscape, Mexico City, sounds, microphone, cacophony, music false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-strengthening-communities/audio-18571019?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 8 Jul 2015 14:26:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-strengthening-communities/audio-18571019?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Crime free villages in violent El Salvador - Spoken word poetry in South Africa - Fighting people's isolation in Northern Italy - homeless Karaoke in Los Angeles Globalization DW Crime Free village, violence, peace, community, Chalatenango, El Salvador Social Street, Via Fondazza, Bologna, community life, Italy Spoken word poetry, oral tradition, storytelling, South Africa, artists Lena Nozizwe, homeless Karaoke, Los Angeles, Skid row false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-raise-your-voice/audio-18556213?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 1 Jul 2015 14:08:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-raise-your-voice/audio-18556213?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show: Students jailed in Egypt's government crackdown, the dam project threatening an indigenous community in Panama, and the fight to boost child healthcare in Mozambique. Plus, Amazing Grace - a hymn of redemption that's become one of the most beloved and recognized songs around. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Egypt, human rights, Panama dam, minority rights, Mozambique health, MDG, Amazing Grace Obama false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-racism-in-german-school-books/audio-18539028?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:34:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-racism-in-german-school-books/audio-18539028?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss After the noodle snack scandal - how safe is food in India? / Racism in German school books: Why it's high time to change portrayals of Africa in German schools / #blackmendream: better chances for young Afro-Americans Globalization DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, Food scandal India, Maggi, noodles, safety, snack, racism, German school books, Africa, image, #blackmendream, Afro-Americans, US, racial tension, identity false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-focus-on-migration/audio-18522840?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:49:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-focus-on-migration/audio-18522840?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Changing the rethorics on global migration -- Why Libyan authorities catch migrants, but turn a blind eye at people smugglers -- Migrant workers in Qatar hope for better working conditions -- Global impact: the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta World DW World in Progress, Migration, refugees, Migrant workers, illegal migrants, Qatar, Doha, working conditions, rules, standards, Magna Carta, Human Rights, constitution false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/libyan-authorities-catch-migrants-but-turn-a-blind-eye-at-people-smugglers/audio-18522694?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/libyan-authorities-catch-migrants-but-turn-a-blind-eye-at-people-smugglers/audio-18522694?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The EU is still scrambling to come up with a plan to fight migrant traffickers in the Mediterranean. Preparation of a draft resolution at the UN to authorize a European mission has been suspended until rival Libyan authorities agree with the plan. Meanwhile in Libya, smugglers are using the power vacuum in the country to operate freely, as Marine Olivesi reports for World in Progress. Globalization DW World in Progress, Libya, illegal Migration, refugees, smugglers, migrants, trafficking false full 09:20 https://www.dw.com/en/migrant-workers-in-qatar-hope-for-improved-working-conditions/audio-18522696?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:03:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/migrant-workers-in-qatar-hope-for-improved-working-conditions/audio-18522696?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Gulf nation of Qatar has come under scrutiny for abusive conditions facing workers building the World Cup stadiums and infrastructure. ARD and BBC reporters were arrested last month for filming in camps where the workers live. But DW correspondent Reese Erlich managed to get in. He files this report from Doha, Qatar. Globalization DW World in Progress, Qatar, migrant workers, laborers, working conditions, political participation false full 05:54 https://www.dw.com/en/800-years-of-magna-carta/audio-18522691?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/800-years-of-magna-carta/audio-18522691?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Many modern human rights laws and even the constitutions of many countries around the globe were inspired by the Magna Carta. The document inspired numerous people, including the founding fathers of the USA, South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela or Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi. Stephanie Pieper in London takes us through the history of the Magna Carta, Emma Wallis presents the report. Globalization DW Magna Carta, Human Rights, constitution, peace treaty, Bill of Rights, Nelson Mandela false full 04:54 https://www.dw.com/en/rethinking-the-rethorics-of-migration/audio-18522693?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:02:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/rethinking-the-rethorics-of-migration/audio-18522693?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The more than 230 million international migrants also contribute a lot to the global economy and to the societies they live in. Laura Thomposon, Vice Director General of the International Organization of Migration (IOM) tells World in Progress why it's impossible to stop illegal migration without stepping up legal channels for international work migration. Globalization DW World in Progress, migration, refugees, migrants, Laura Thompson, IOM, economy, society false full 05:56 https://www.dw.com/en/oecd-efforts-to-curb-global-bribery/audio-18507460?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:15:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/oecd-efforts-to-curb-global-bribery/audio-18507460?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has been fighting corruption for more than 15 years. Their "OECD Foreign Bribery Report" looks into cases where companies were trying to bribe foreign public officials. The aim is to eradicate corruption and bribery around the world, as OECD policy analyst Leah Ambler told DW's Emma Wallis. Globalization DW OECD, corruption, bribery, global economy, business false full 10:13 https://www.dw.com/en/dodgy-deals-curbing-global-corruption/audio-18507631?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/dodgy-deals-curbing-global-corruption/audio-18507631?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Corruption happens in every country around the world, harming economies and development. World in Progress explores the OECD anti-corruption efforts, looks at Brazil's biggest corruption scandal involving the oil company Petrobras and finds out about ways of changing mentalities about bribery in Italy. Globalization DW Corruption, bribery index, development, OECD, Brazil, Petrobras, Italy, law, corruption perception, transparency false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-s-petrobras-scandal-hits-thousands/audio-18507463?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 10 Jun 2015 13:17:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-s-petrobras-scandal-hits-thousands/audio-18507463?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In the biggest case of corruption in Brazil, executives from some of the largest construction companies have allegedly conspired with political parties to rob the state-owned oil company Petrobras, of billions of dollars. The case has triggered significant side-effects in the world's seventh largest economy, forcing Petrobras to its knees. Thousands of workers have lost their jobs. Globalization DW Corruption Brazil, bribery, Petrobras, crime, scandal false full 11:22 https://www.dw.com/en/changing-mentalities-about-corruption-in-italy/audio-18507459?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 10 Jun 2015 13:16:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/changing-mentalities-about-corruption-in-italy/audio-18507459?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Corruption accounts for about 60 billion euros lost to the Italian economy every year. Tougher laws could change people's perception of corruption by coming down harder on those found guilty. After more than two years in limbo, Italy's new corruption law has finally made it through the Senate, Italy's upper house. But critics say even this law isn't enough. Globalization DW Italy, corruption, mentality, bribery, Palermo, crime false full 06:13 https://www.dw.com/en/african-migrants-stuck-in-south-african-refugee-camp/audio-18494281?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 3 Jun 2015 15:42:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/african-migrants-stuck-in-south-african-refugee-camp/audio-18494281?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In South Africa attacks on foreign workers have surved sind late March. In the slum areas, some impoverished people vent their frustration at foreigners. These attacks have prompted thousands of African migrants to pack up and leave, many returning to neighboring states. But others, who had hoped to escape the violence in their home countries, are now stuck in refugee camps in South Africa. Globalization DW false full 05:42 https://www.dw.com/en/a-multifaceted-relationship-muslims-and-china/audio-18494598?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 3 Jun 2015 15:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/a-multifaceted-relationship-muslims-and-china/audio-18494598?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A long traditon: the many facets of Islam in China -- African migrants in South African refugee camps following xenophobic attacks Globalization DW World in Progress, Anke Rasper, China, Islam, Muslims, Hui, Uighurs, mosque, religion, faith, freedom, xenophobia South Africa, refugee camps, African migrants, migration false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/muslims-in-china/audio-18494285?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 3 Jun 2015 15:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/muslims-in-china/audio-18494285?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Islam has a long tradition in China. Today, more than 20 million Muslims in the country. Yet are not all treated the same. The Hui muslims in central China, descendants of muslim mearchants, are well integrated into Chinese society and enjoy relative freedom to practice their faith. But things are very different in the restive Xinjiang province, the homeland of the Uyghur Muslims. Globalization DW false full 22:11 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-28-05-2015/audio-18479123?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 27 May 2015 14:22:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-28-05-2015/audio-18479123?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Turkey is making history by putting Armenian political candidates forward -- A drilling project stirs up controversy in the Philippines -- Bamboo bikes in Beijing TOP STORIES DW World in Progress, hunger, FAO, UN, Armenian minority, Turkey, election, drilling, Philippines, bamboo bikes false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/still-a-long-way-to-go-to-eradicate-world-hunger/audio-18478751?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 27 May 2015 12:30:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/still-a-long-way-to-go-to-eradicate-world-hunger/audio-18478751?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has taken stock of the world's efforts to curb hunger. According to a report published this week, global hunger has continued to decline, but about 795 million people are still undernourished. DW speaks to FAO's Piero Conforti. TOP STORIES DW UN, FAO, hunger, Food and Agriculture Organization false full 05:07 https://www.dw.com/en/drilling-project-stirs-up-controversy-in-the-philippines/audio-18478742?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 27 May 2015 12:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/drilling-project-stirs-up-controversy-in-the-philippines/audio-18478742?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A new drilling project is underway on Mindoro Island in the Philippines to tap into the natural resource of volcanic heat to generate geothermal electricity. But the project has faced strong opposition from locals who fear outsiders are just trying to exploit their land. TOP STORIES DW Mindoro Island, drilling, geothermal electricity, volcanic heat, power, Philippines false full 07:06 https://www.dw.com/en/curbing-hiv-infection-rates-in-swaziland/audio-18478743?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 27 May 2015 12:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/curbing-hiv-infection-rates-in-swaziland/audio-18478743?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Swaziland has the world's largest HIV epidemic, affecting roughly one in four people. New infection rates have fallen in recent years thanks to a focus on HIV prevention and education. However, women account for most new HIV infections - especially young women are much more vulnerable than men of the same age. TOP STORIES DW Swaziland, AIDS, HIV, women, infections, prevention false full 05:49 https://www.dw.com/en/armenian-political-candidates-run-for-office-in-turkey/audio-18478747?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 27 May 2015 12:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/armenian-political-candidates-run-for-office-in-turkey/audio-18478747?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Several Armenian candidates are slated to run in Turkey's general elections in early June. It's the first time that three of the country's four main parties have chosen members of Turkey's Armenian minority. Critics say the lack of Armenians in power is one of the most visible signs of the discrimination in Turkish society. TOP STORIES DW Turkey, election, Armenian minority, discrimination false full 06:30 https://www.dw.com/en/making-your-own-bamboo-bike/audio-18478741?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 27 May 2015 12:28:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/making-your-own-bamboo-bike/audio-18478741?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Beijing used to be the bicycle capital of the world - but today it's more a capital of traffic jams. China's economic boom also saw an increasing number of people dump their bicycles for motorbikes or cars. But now more and more young people are rediscovering bikes. Some even construct their own bikes - made from bamboo. TOP STORIES DW Bamboo bikes, Beijing, traffic jams, pollution false full 03:20 https://www.dw.com/en/breaking-through-the-silicon-ceiling/audio-18463447?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 20 May 2015 12:41:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/breaking-through-the-silicon-ceiling/audio-18463447?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss A hidden problem: FGM in Thailand -- Internet comedian from Saudi Arabia -- Why Silicon valley is still a boys' club World in Progress DW World in Progress, FGM Thailand, FGM, Malay, IT industry, Silicon Valley, gender equality, computer industry, Amy Roko, online comedy, Saudi Arabia, satire false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/women-in-silicon-valley/audio-18463419?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 20 May 2015 12:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/women-in-silicon-valley/audio-18463419?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss At first sight, it looks like the world of labor in the US is one of equal representation. But there is still one sector that is predominantly white and male: the tech industry of Silicon Valley. World DW World in Progress, IT Industry, USA, Silicon valley, gender equality, women, labor, work, computer industry false full 13:11 https://www.dw.com/en/online-comedy-from-saudi-arabia/audio-18463402?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 20 May 2015 12:24:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/online-comedy-from-saudi-arabia/audio-18463402?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In Saudi Arabia women are not allowed to drive, or work without spousal consent. Amy Roko makes satirical videos which she posts online about her country's male-dominated society - and she has achieved great popularity. World DW World in Progress, Amy Roko, online comedy, gender equality, Saudi Arabia, internet video false full 03:53 https://www.dw.com/en/fgm-persists-in-thailand/audio-18463401?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 20 May 2015 12:23:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/fgm-persists-in-thailand/audio-18463401?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Female gential mutilation (FGM) is recognized internationally as violating the human rights of girls and women. In southern Thailand, the practice has gone on under the radar of national health authorities for decades. World DW World in Progress, FGM Thailand, Women, Girls, mutilation false full 07:58 https://www.dw.com/en/waiting-at-the-border/audio-18448312?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Tue, 19 May 2015 14:46:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/waiting-at-the-border/audio-18448312?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Life isn't easy for the thousands of sub-Saharan Africans who've come to Morocco seeking to build a better life. Some plan to reach Europe across the Mediterranean, others hope to make it into one of Morocco's two Spanish enclaves - the only European land bordering Africa. Globalization DW World in Progress, Maggy Donaldson, Thalia Beaty, migration, IOM, Rabat, refugees, Morocco false full 05:03 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress/audio-18448476?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 13 May 2015 13:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress/audio-18448476?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show: Nepal reels from yet another major earthquake - Why women and children are at risk of being trafficked in Nepal's post-quake chaos - Sub-Saharan migrants face an uncertain future in Morocco - Outrage over hydroelectric dams in Uganda - Nigerian dolls outperform Barbie. World in Progress DW World in Progress, Nepal earthquake, HRW, human trafficking, Queens of Africa, Morocco migration, Uganda hydroelectricity false full 30:00 https://www.dw.com/en/vulnerable-groups-face-trafficking-risk/audio-18448332?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 13 May 2015 12:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/vulnerable-groups-face-trafficking-risk/audio-18448332?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Human trafficking is a serious problem in Nepal, where women and children are frequently smuggled across the porous border with India and forced into slavery. As Liesl Gerntholz from Human Rights Watch explains, it's easier for traffickers to prey on vulnerable groups in the wake of a natural disaster. Globalization DW World in Progress, Nepal earthquake, Liesl Gerntholz, HRW, Nepal trafficking, sex trafficking, slavery false full 04:16 https://www.dw.com/en/nepal-dealt-another-blow/audio-18448316?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 13 May 2015 12:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/nepal-dealt-another-blow/audio-18448316?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Another strong tremor has hit Nepal, just weeks after a mammoth earthquake killed over 8,000 people in the Himalayan nation. Hundreds of thousands of people are now homeless, and with the monsoon season just around the corner, many are wondering how they'll cope. Globalization DW World in Progress, Murali Krishnan, Nepal, earthquake, Kathmandu, Raju Shresta false full 06:41 https://www.dw.com/en/made-in-nigeria-african-queens-outsell-barbie/audio-18448283?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 13 May 2015 12:56:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/made-in-nigeria-african-queens-outsell-barbie/audio-18448283?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Lagos-based designer Taofick Okoya has produced his very own line of Nigerian dolls - the Queens of Africa. His creations have proven so popular with young girls in Nigeria, they're even outperforming Barbie. Globalization DW World in Progress, Stefan Ehlert, Queens of Africa, Nigerian dolls, Barbie, Taofick Okoya false full 04:26 https://www.dw.com/en/protests-over-planned-closure-of-indigenous-communities/audio-18418023?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Thu, 30 Apr 2015 10:53:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/protests-over-planned-closure-of-indigenous-communities/audio-18418023?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In Australia there's been an outcry over the conservative government’s plan to cut services to more than 150 remote indigenous communities in Western Australia. Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott justified the policy by saying the government could not "endlessly subsidize lifestyle choices", which has sparked huge protests around the country. Globalization DW Australia, aboriginees, protest, indigenous people, settlements, culture false full 07:43 https://www.dw.com/en/after-the-quake-in-nepal/audio-18418063?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:20:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/after-the-quake-in-nepal/audio-18418063?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake in Nepal -- Conflict in Yemen impacts chidren - Outrage in Australia over plans to close Aboriginal settlements -- Indigenous sport Palin helps strengthen Mapuche identity in Chile Globalization DW Nepal, Earthquake, aftermath, Shanti, helpers, German NGO, Aid, emergency Yemen, conflict, war, victims, casualties, children, child soldiers, Australia, indigenous, aboriginee communities, racism, lifestyle, land rights Chile, Mapuche, Palin, indigenous culture, sports, palin false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/coping-with-the-aftermath-of-the-nepal-quake/audio-18418018?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/coping-with-the-aftermath-of-the-nepal-quake/audio-18418018?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Helpers are facing massive problems iin the aftermath of the Nepal quake. World in Progress talks to Heiko Grosspietsch, one of the organizers of the private aid organization Shanti in Kathmandu. Shanti is the biggest German private NGO in Nepal, helping leprosy patients and others. The NGO is stepping up it's aid efforts to help quake victims. Globalization DW Shanti, Nepal, quake, aid, leprosy, food, emergency, NGO, aftermath false full 07:27 https://www.dw.com/en/children-in-yemen/audio-18418017?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/children-in-yemen/audio-18418017?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In Yemen, the humanitarian situation is worsening. In the past five weeks alone, more than 1,000 people have died as a result of airstrikes or fighting on the ground in Yemen. Among them: more than 100 children. Children die as innocent bystanders - but they also die because armed groups recruit them as fighters, violating international law. Globalization DW Yemen, children, conflict, fighting, war, fighter, casualities, civilians false full 04:02 https://www.dw.com/en/playing-palin-as-part-of-mapuche-culture-in-chile/audio-18418020?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:10:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/playing-palin-as-part-of-mapuche-culture-in-chile/audio-18418020?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In Chile some 1,5 million indigenous Mapuche people make up 10 percent of the population. Each new Chilean government promises, but fails, to improve the relationship with the Mapuche. Now a group of Mapuche athletes say if politicians want to be on their team, the politicians first need to understand Mapuche culture – starting with a game called Palin. Globalization DW Chile, Mapuche, Palin, game, indigenous people, culture, sport false full 07:55 https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-23-04-2015/audio-18399790?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:27:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/world-in-progress-23-04-2015/audio-18399790?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Land erosion and soil salinity forces people to leave their villages in the Sundarbans -- In Turkey, people learn about the forgotten past of their Armenian grandmothers -- And a Chinese entrepreneur is building a casino extravaganza on the Mekong River TOP STORIES DW false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/saving-the-world-s-soils/audio-18399238?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/saving-the-world-s-soils/audio-18399238?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The UN has declared 2015 the International Year of Soils. Now, the third global soil week is in full swing in the German capital, Berlin. The take-away message here: Soils are essential if we plan on feeding the world's 9 billion people by 2050. And the world needs to take better care of its soils. TOP STORIES DW International Year of Soils, feeding people, 2050, nine billion false full 05:52 https://www.dw.com/en/place-your-bets/audio-18399241?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/place-your-bets/audio-18399241?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Golden Triangle along the borders of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar was once one of the world's largest opium producing regions and has turned into a tourist destination these days. And - if a Chinese entrepreneur has it his way - there's more to come. Think: Las Vegas on the Mekong. TOP STORIES DW Golden Triangle, Mekong, casino, Las Vegas false full 07:21 https://www.dw.com/en/losing-livelihoods-in-the-sundarbans/audio-18399235?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/losing-livelihoods-in-the-sundarbans/audio-18399235?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Coastal erosion and increasing sea levels are gradually eating away at the land in the Sundarbans. Many people from the villages are being forced to migrate to cities, like Kolkata, because their fertile land is turning saline with an increasing number of storms and floodings. TOP STORIES DW Sundarbans, coastal erosion, climate change, land, soil false full 06:22 https://www.dw.com/en/armenian-grandmothers-share-hidden-past/audio-18399236?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/armenian-grandmothers-share-hidden-past/audio-18399236?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss April 24th marks the centenary of the Armenian genocide during World War One. Turkey rejects the term genocide. More and more Armenian survivors in the country dare to speak up and tell their stories of how they were assimilated into Turkish families after their parents had been killed. TOP STORIES DW Turkey, Armenian grandmothers, genocide, April 24, survivors false full 08:05 https://www.dw.com/en/coping-with-the-aftermath-of-malawi-s-floods/audio-18385521?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:36:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/coping-with-the-aftermath-of-malawi-s-floods/audio-18385521?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Rebuilding lives in Malawi after the floods -- Reviving an abandoned village in Italy -- Rethinking the ethics of silk production in India Globalization DW Malawi Floods, aftermath, recovery, aid, homeless, ahimsa silk, cruelty-free silk, non-violence, India, fashion, garment industry, Ostana, Italy village false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/malawi-flood-aftermath/audio-18385271?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 15 Apr 2015 12:44:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/malawi-flood-aftermath/audio-18385271?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Malawi is still battling with the aftermath of the floods that hit the country in January. One third of the country was declared a disaster zone, more than 270 people lost their lives or went missing, and hundreds of thousands lost their homes. Malawi's government has called for international assistance. Our correspondent joined a team of Doctors without Borders traveling to the worst-hit area. Globalization DW Malawi, Floods, Doctors without Borders, homeless, recovery false full 12:57 https://www.dw.com/en/reviving-a-village/audio-18385269?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 15 Apr 2015 12:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/reviving-a-village/audio-18385269?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss In Northern Italy, the small village of Ostana is fighting for its very existence. A hundred years ago, more than one thousand inhabitants living there. But with more and more people moving away, only five residents residents were left by the 1990s. But one man has been trying to turn Ostana's fate around. Globalization DW Ostana, village revival, Italy, residents false full 06:05 https://www.dw.com/en/cruelty-free-silk/audio-18385270?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 15 Apr 2015 12:43:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/cruelty-free-silk/audio-18385270?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss For many people, clothes made from silk signify beauty and elegance in fashion. But not everyone is aware that the silk worms that create the fine silk thread are actually killed in the production process, when their cocoons are placed in boiling water to obtain the thread. Some silk products are marketed as "Ahimsa" silk, claiming to use a non-violent production method. Globalization DW false full 08:27 https://www.dw.com/en/the-unruly-province-the-situation-of-china-s-uighur-minority/audio-18367567?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 8 Apr 2015 14:12:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/the-unruly-province-the-situation-of-china-s-uighur-minority/audio-18367567?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss The Xinjiang province in the far west of China is one of the main political hotspots in the People's Republic. The predominantely Muslim Uighurs have become a minority in their traditional homeland and say they feel oppressed by the Han Chinese. Beijing tries to control the growing tensions with an iron fist, blaming extremists supported from abroad for violence. TOP STORIES DW China, Uighurs, muslim, minority, unrest, terrorism, extremism, violence, discrimination false full 29:59 https://www.dw.com/en/running-away-from-misery/audio-18355924?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss Wed, 1 Apr 2015 14:57:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/running-away-from-misery/audio-18355924?maca=en-podcast_world-in-progress-1951-xml-mrss On this week's show: Nigerian soldiers on Death Row - Totem and Taboo in Madagascar - The Times They are a Changin' in southern India - and a bit of musical advice for refugees TOP STORIES DW World in Progress false full 30:00