Germany's Bundeswehr study finds widespread sexual harassment and abuse among female soldiers
Germany's defence minister has pledged a zero-tolerance approach after a new study found widespread sexual harassment and abuse within the Bundeswehr. The research, described as the first comprehensive study of its kind into the armed forces, was released this week and focuses on experiences inside the military ranks. It comes at a time when Germany is trying to increase recruitment in response to global threats.The study was carried out by the Centre for Military History and Social Sciences in Potsdam and surveyed thousands of service members. It found that more than 60% of female soldiers reported some form of sexual... [Continue Reading]
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