videos tagged domestic abuse

Dubai is rapidly becoming one of the most popular destinations in the Middle East, and a booming economic centre in the Gulf. But some of those who've come to live in the emirate have become victims of domestic violence, and found few places to turn to for help. Now one woman has founded a shelter for abused women, turning Dubai into a "City of Hope". Nov 10, 2007. 3:21 min. Aljazeera TV production.

Diana Nammi, founder of the International Campaign Against Honour Killings, speaks at the Reclaim the Night march held in London, November 2007. Video 6:10 min.

Domestic abuse in Afghanistan is on the rise. Due to this women are needed in the Afghan police force.Women have experienced more freedom since the Taliban was overthrown in Afghanistan, but some still face abuse from men unwilling to accomodate change. Zeina Khodr follows the story of one woman in Kandahar who, despite regular death threats, is dedicated to working as a policewoman to protect women's rights in Afghanistan. 2:24 min -Feb 8, 2008 Aljazeera TV production.

Self-immolation by women continues to be a problem in the Afghan province of Herat, with on average 10 women a month attempting suicide by setting themselves on fire. Not all of them succeed. 29 May, 2007 Aljazeera News. 2:57 min.

Excerpt of the film, "Unholy Matrimony". It tells the story of Zahida Minhas, a 16-year old Pakistani girl who is 9months pregnant and living in a safe house. In this extremely traditional society, Zahida was sold into a forced marriage by her mother. As Zahida's delivery date rapidly approaches, she fears that her "husband" will find and kill her, while her mother, threatens to take the baby. Shot on location in Islamabad and the North West Frontier of Pakistan and Kashmir. This emotional film exposes the

Riz Khan, of Aljazeera TV, speaks with Jordanian human rights activist, Rana Husseini, about the struggle in Jordan to impose stricter punishments and deal with the mentality behind honour killings. 16:50 min. AljazeeraTV release. 15 May, 2007.

Part two in Everywoman TV programme on crimes (murder) against women by their own family in the name of "honour". We look at the situation in Jordan and Turkey. June 2007 Aljazeera TV. 11:33 min.

Female genital mutilation is carried out for cultural and religious reasons. Women across the world are affected by the practice which is widely recognised as a violation of human rights. 8 Feb, 2008 2:49 min Aljazeera TV production,

Domestic violence kills 14,000 women in Russia each year, which amounts to almost one woman every hour, or about the same number of Soviet soldiers who died fighting in the 10-year Afghan war. And at the moment there is no law to protect them. Russia Today TV production 2007. 3:02 min.

David Cameron speaks against rape at the Conservative Women's Organization Conference in England. Rape in Britain is high and convictions are low. Britain needs tougher sentances and more support for victims. David Cameron suggests that England and Whales needs a complete cultural shift to protect the wellbeing and safety of its women. Nov 12, 2007 film. 2:49 min.