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A Women's Revolt in Germany

Jeanny Wasielewsky meets a new generation of feminist activists.

A national debate over sexualised violence online has erupted in Germany, and been seized on by Germany's feminist movement. As AI-generated deepfakes and other forms of online abuse against women become increasingly widespread, young activists are demanding stronger legal protections and putting violence against women at the centre of the political agenda.

Reporter Jeanny Wasielewski meets the campaigners leading this movement, alongside survivors, politicians and legal experts, to explore whether Germany can close the gap between rapidly evolving technology and outdated legislation. As the country debates legal reforms, she asks whether this moment of public outrage can bring lasting change鈥攁nd whether Germany could become a model for tackling technology-enabled sexual violence.

Producer and Presenter: Jeanny Wasielewski

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