videos tagged rape against women

"Returned" is a feature length documentary that follows several Nepali child soldiers including Asha, a young Nepali girl, who was sent home from the Maoist's People's Liberation Army after the cease fire. Asha joined the Maoist army when she was 14-years-old. For this young low-caste girl, joining the Maoist was a pathway to a future with education and employment. Despite two years of being on the frontlines, her biggest concern was what would await her when she returned home. Film excerpt 8:36. www.nepald

New stories of terror are starting to emerge in Kenya, in the wake of the post-election violence that killed more than a thousand people. During the chaos, women and even children were targeted for rape and sexual assault in the country's slums, refugee camps and even in schools. It's something a new power-sharing government has pledged to investigate. Yvonne Ndege has been talking with some of the victims.

Gunfire erupts in the DRC as Women for Women International founder Zainab Salbi talked with Honorata, survivor of sexual enslavement rebuilding her life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sexual violence and slavery are rising to horrific levels in the war in the Congo. Now more than ever, women like Honorata need our help. Sponsor a woman in the Congo - www.womenforwomen.org

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

Women for Women International reports from DR Congo in concert with Anderson Cooper's piece for 60 Minutes, "War Against Women" featuring Women for Women International's program in the DR Congo. A Jan 2008 Women for Women International release. www.womenforwomen.org

The excrutiating history of forced prostitution with the comfort women of Japan is one that must not be forgotten. As elderly survivors of this enslavement speak out Japan legislators have mixed reactions. A Sunday morning CBS news show excerpt. 2007

2008 London trafficking symposium that attempts to help work through the problems of trafficking and forced prostitution of women in London. Organised by Mary Honeyball MEP and Val Shawcross AM. Film 7:37 min Jan 2008 For more info go to www.tackingtrafficking.net

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.