More than 60% of Germany’s female soldiers report harassment or abuse
The Guardian reports that a study of Germany's armed forces, the Bundeswehr, found that more than 60% of female soldiers report harassment or abuse, with soldiers, particularly women, facing extensive harassment within the ranks. The study, described as the first comprehensive one of its kind, was conducted by the Centre for Military History and Social Sciences in Potsdam and released this week. Germany's defence minister called the extent of sexual misconduct "unacceptable" and promised a "zero tolerance" approach, as the military tries to attract more recruits.
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More than 60% of Germany’s female soldiers report harassment or abuse
Defence minister says extent of sexual misconduct found by study is ‘unacceptable’, as military tries to attract more recruits Germany’s defence minister has promised a “zero tolerance” approach to sexual abuse in the armed forces after a study found soldiers, particularly women, faced extensive harassment within the ranks. The first comprehensive study of its kind into the Bundeswehr, conducted by the Centre for Military History and Social Sciences in Potsdam and released this week, comes as th
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