Measures and the slowing of a surge in new cases of covert 19 votes to gave all women a period products for free becoming the 1st night in the world to do so. Only yes, welcome to the program u. S. President elect. Joe biden has introduced 6 key members of his cabinet and each has decades of experience in their particular field. He said diplomacy and multilateralism are back and his new team will lead by example. The transition to a Biden White House is picking up speed after President Trump cleared the way for a transfer of power. 3 weeks after the election, the trumpet ministration has finally given president elect joe biden, the green light to begin the transition process. President donald trump personally directed his administration to cooperate in the handover, but he has yet to officially concede defeat. Instead, he pardoned it took in the white house rose garden as part of a thanksgiving tradition. I hear back grant you and he also used the opportunity to remind americans what he stands for. As i say, america 1st should go away from that america 1st president elect joe bidens nominations for the top posts of his cabinet point in a very different direction away from trumps america 1st doctrine and towards diversity and multilateralism work in government. Its a team that reflects the fact that america is back ready to lead the world, not retreat from it. Once again sit at the head of the table. Bidens choice is our policy veterans like his longtime adviser, antony blinken, named to secretary of state. We cant solve all the worlds problems alone. We need to be working with other countries, we need their cooperation. The best known of the nominees is former secretary of state, john kerry, poised to become bidens climate change. And boy, in this crisis, the whole world must come together. Youre right to rejoin paris on day one. I expect with great former Federal Reserve chair janet yellen is to serve as treasury secretary. Shes trusted in the financial world. And if confirmed, she would be the 1st woman to take over. This pivotal role with optimism about new Coronavirus Vaccine spreading and political uncertainty, seemingly diminishing. The dow surged past 30000 points for the very 1st time on tuesday. So i think people like the cabinet post were seeing from biden, they like the idea that this sort of long period of uncertainty about how much difficulty weak see and outgoing tromping ministration make. I think people like that thats over i think people like janet yellen as an idea for a new treasury secretary, shes a known quantity, was pretty able set of hands and a tough moment for everybody. President trump quickly claimed the latest market rally as the fruit of his own administrations work. But the markets seem to be banking on the current u. S. Leader, being on his way out of office. Well, for more on this, lets cross over to washington where our correspondent Stephanie Simons is standing by for us. Hi stephanie. Now joe biden has nominated some political veterans. Now. What can we expect from his administration . Yeah, as mentioned in the report, you can absolutely expect the counter process and the counter design of what you believe, doll trump and all tribes policies as well as administration stood for. So i think the bottom line is, is the difference that america is as is the blink is said, bank at the table. And that means basically that the us is going to want to lead again. And that also requires, of course, that this administration, the Incoming Administration understands that america actually needs to lead again, this is something, of course, arguably the trumpet was ration in the eyes of many experts and observers here never acknowledge they didnt want to lead. They want america 1st, focusing on domestic jobs and economy. And with that, leave Everything Else in front of the door. Speaking global terms here, this is going to change absolutely dramatically, but make no mistake. To put this in context, the by the administration and they know that the incoming bad mistress would be absolutely ill advised if they focus only on International RelationsGlobal Global cooperation with allies. It is also very important for this administration. You will see that in the coming days when he introduces other cabinet picks, it is also absolutely critical that he keeps a little bit of this america 1st american jobs economy focus. Dont forget, 12000000, americans are still without a job due to covert due to the covert 1000 crisis here. So certainly its going to look a little bit different will say, to the trumpet, ministration and biden has chosen a very diverse cabinet for a while. Can only be described as a very divided nation. How do you think thats going to play out stefan . Can they, can they unite the country . I think this, i think they think they can, and i think thats really the end. And alice is shows that this is, they think, the only way they can do this. Where are you believe donald trump and his ministration was decisive and polarizing people. They trying joe biden, and his administration here proven by those picks and by probably others too to come. They have trained the counter concept here again diverse, a multitude of very, very experienced people, but from different walks of lives. And that will bring, hopefully they think america together, and that is absolutely critical. Youre absolutely right. Well, what i President Trump because well be making coal to president elect joe biden, to congratulate him on his victory. Because at the moment its sort of very young, clear what exactly his next steps may be. Yeah, i think thats pushing it a little bit. I dont expect, and i dont know anybody who would expect president donald trump, to pick up the phone and feel the correctly call to president elect joe biden. He didnt even concede the only thing the president did today, for example, was a 32nd News Conference where he said the dow jones hit a record high. Thank you all because i did this, then this press conference was over and the 2nd biggest thing he did today, he pardoned a turkey. This is light hearted to dish and at the white house today was pardoning day for the turkey away of the things giving a holiday coming up here. So that was as far as donald trump went today, is i think a very, very, very high possibility that he will not call president elect. And he will not ever use the word conceit, Stephan Simons in washington, thanks for that update. Well, here are the other stories making headlines this hour. An ethiopian rights body says that a local youth group, aided by police and militia killed at least 600 people in iran page in the region. On november 9th, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission said members of a group called summary, carried out the massacre in the town of my protesters have gathered in central paris to oppose a security bill. Frances lower halves of parliament approved the changes that will make it a criminal offense to post photos of Police Officers online in some cases. And i just ation has been criticised by activists and journalists here in germany. The leaders of the countrys 16 federal states have reportedly agreed to extend coronavirus lockdown measures into december and possibly into the new year. The shutdown targets, hotels, restaurants, and james tight restrictions on socializing will also remain in place for exceptions are being made for holiday celebrations. Just last week, chancellor Angela Merkel had called for tougher measures in some aspects of the countrys lockdown, but it was met with resistance. The pressure is on for the German Government to ease restrictions for the most important time of the year for many christmas celebrations. Right . No balance john diamond marked square, would usually be packed with people and show you the christmas market. Its been canceled. People will be allowed to gather at home for christmas, but in smaller groups, many accept the reality. This year is different. Theres going to be naturally some position, its nationally to happen, but it is what it is. You know its, theres no policy thats ever going to be 100 percent approved. I believe in god. I dont understand why restriction would be east for christmas. Perhaps one should stick to them, but i also see what happens with people when they are lonely and happy. So i much about it, but i just talk about it because i also see how it is in hospitals. Thats where i work. Yes, its sad not to celebrate christmas as usual, but how else the measures taken are important and necessary . Theres always skype, so is see the decision on christmas is expected to become firmed wednesday following talks between state premiers and chancellor Angela Merkel. The overall situation remains critical. Guys for so long as you have High Expectations as a parliamentary group. Until now we have begun to see a short trend of law of figures in terms of inspections, which means the exponential growth could be stopped. But thats not enough. We need large figures, especially for christmas. So our christmas isnt the only separation thats on the line. Many say that the much loved tradition of new years eve, fireworks needs to be reigned in. But a nationwide ban on fireworks sales does not appear to be on the cards in scotland today voted to make a period products free to all women becoming the 1st nation in the world. To do so, the Scottish Parliament voted unanimously to approve the measure which guarantees that anyone unable to pay for a tampon or sanitary pads can access them for free. Those spearheading the landmark bill say they hope it will consign period poverty to history or joining me in studio to discuss this is d w reporter matthew moore. Hi matthew. Is it fair to say that this is a pretty huge move that this Scottish Parliament has that . So yeah, i think its definitely an important milestone for a number of reasons. You know, the person who bought this, the politician who proposed this has been component campaigning for years and she described as a proud day for scotland. I sure hope the other countries will follow. And scotland has been something of a true blue when it comes to period products. And the discussion around this issue in 2018, scotland became the 1st country in the world. It made history again, became the 1st country in the world to make sanitary products available, free of charge to student soon, universities and schools. And this law goes a bit farther and makes them available to anybody who needs them free of charge and public places. Well, i mean, even mentioned as well, period poverty that break it down for us. How significant is this for somebody for a woman or a girl whos struggling to pay for the products there . Well, its a hugely significant if youre, if youre on the, the poverty line. If youre a lawyer, this is a cost for girls and women that they have to pay every month. In some cases it can be 15 euros or 20. 00 a month. So over the course of a lifetime, i could be thousands and i think the important thing is, as if youre struggling, if youre forward who, who kind of have to make a choice between food and sanitary products. The government in scotland is saying you dont have to make that choice anymore, so you dont have to go through the indignity of not being able to take care of yourself in a way that men dont have to worry about. So its a huge, its a huge landmark decision, and its certainly a big step forward. Now, like you said, its, you know, big step for scotland on this issue book. Could this have a knock on effect internationally . Could we see other countries or jurisdictions doing something similar . I think that the campaigners who brought this rule to kind of began this journey certainly hope so. And i think they hope that it would do 2 things. I think i hope that it will shift the debate. So not only are we kind of able to talk about periods in public and about the issues that women face, that men dont also that it will shift the debate in terms of what, what we will as a society, what kind of support we willing to give to women who maybe didnt in the past. Thats right, matthew moore, thanks for bringing us that update. Well, this is the end of the show. Thanks for joining us. And dont forget that you can stay up to date on the old and the latest news and information on our web site d, w dot com. And of course, you can also follow us on instagram and twitter for me and the rest of the team, including matthew moore. Take care and see you soon. And you hear me now on. Heres were going to tell you and how the last 2 years german scientists now when you bring your uncle a man called and you surprise yourself with what is possible. Who is medical really want to talk to people and follow along the way. Maurice and critics alike join us from echols, lost dogs to name a guy is a doctor from the democratic republic of congo, and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate he travels the world campaigning for a course of action will work to do in that we consider the cause for which we are fighting to end rape and Sexual Violence against women during war. A noble cause he didnt call no unfortunately, the change has been slow in coming and the women, the rape victims expect a lot from our advocacy to know to put with him in the fight for peace. The 61 year old is head of the German Institute for medical mission. Schneider has been supporting dhoni mccuaig in the d r c. And in germany for years off and he said its not only mine, its your nobel prizes. Well, what are you doing to change their lives . And this challenge is also our cause. We dont just want to applaud him and say, great man, we want to support him and make sure that were doing what we can to help him in the fight for peace and comfort. But how can she help tony mccuaig in his fight against Sexual Violence . And for peace in the democratic republic of congo, where you get that. Theres one that said, you know that dr. Mcgregor dota movie get impressed me right from the start with those physicians by then. And what unites us is this common vision of the situation is disadvantaged. In neglected people and must be improved, that they have the same rights and that their dignity must be restored as he of a vote will be to have to be uppermost that the low why are you clapping . Were happy to see you. Youre happy. Are you feeling . All right. I mean, your name is the nice one. Army doctor mcgregor operated on denise bonnano a few days earlier. The 30 year own was brutally raped by militias with a tree branch. Usually only victims with the most serious injuries are brought to panzi hospital. Many arrive with a severely damaged pelvic region, and often they are incontinent each month about 150. 00, new right victims arent mentioned, considered a disgrace to their family and Village Community. The women here have often being cast out stories where they are very isolated will shrivel. Sure. Most of the time they arrive completely alone. It was awful, but it is rare that their husbands or family members the company of the 3rd more even though some come from very far away. A pleasure. Lou, the woman i talked to back there, comes from knowing the flow were almost 500 people were killed there before the elections. So the story is your 1st rounder. But even when they come from far away, often 2000 kilometers or more, they are all alone without family there. But for my mommy is 27 years old. And hes from a village called el gato. Several months ago, she too was kidnapped by militias. She was raped and jags, now she is expecting a child was the arab that. d was at the panzi hospital, while meenie has found not only medical care, but also a community of women in similar positions. Was the time was, was clearly was there. Yeah. I forgot to introduce you to our friend who was there here to film us. My day is really flat out, refuse social water as time when youre in canada has been caring for victims of Sexual Violence. For many years. At panzi hospital, women receive both free treatment and psychological care. I. Many of the women and children here are severely traumatized. I was including mommy was i was at the prison. Its a catastrophe. We thought the rapes would stop at some point, but no, they go on and on every day, even now today. Yesterday, new women arrived again. I live here in the villages. There are many militias who continue to lives, rape, kill us all about it, many of them a few. I do now who live there and the truth. I am in the news over there was sad to see some women here do not want to go back because they are scared of being raped again. 6 when they meet so soon it is this child being some of being brutally raped by one others by 2 by 3 or even by several men in and it doesnt depend on the age. They even rape 5 year olds, 10 year olds, 20 year olds, and even 18 year olds, dead zone. This is, i remember the kind of revenge. It was, i mean a spirit and this horror, herself armed perpetrators, right . Tough for several days. One is the father of the child she is carrying as he was always take care of yourselves. And if your baby can you feel it move and your husband should have he left me after i was taken away . No, no, i havent heard from him since. When did he already know that you were pregnant . I only noticed later, they dragged me into the 1st to how low i cried so much. I was beaten and raped again and again, less then other women who were they helped me to escape. Thats how i got hurt and that the baby in your belly may 1 day go to school and have an education and then they can take care of him and he will pay for the school. Itll be all right without a father. Mommy will give path at panzi hospital, but will she be able to accept and love her child . The democratic republic of Congo Shan StatesNorth Eastern border with you candor, bro. Wonder and burundi. 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