As rival militias and armies battle for control of mineral-rich territories in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the rape of local women has become a routine military tactic.
EP2 Colombia: The Women of FARCMay 10, 2016
As Colombia nears the end of a fifty-year civil war, we meet current and former female FARC soldiers to find out how they will be reintegrated into society.
EP3 Canada: The Missing First NationsMay 24, 2016
The First Nations women of Canada have been disappearing and being murdered at an alarming rate. We explore the reasons behind the phenomenon and what's being done to stop it.
EP4 Zambia: Child BridesMay 31, 2016
We follow a 14-year-old Zambian girl through a pre-wedding ritual before she marries a 48-year-old man, and we learn how child marriage threatens the entire region.
EP5 USA: Mothers Behind BarsJun 07, 2016
The U.S. locks up more women than any other country. Most of them have children, who are 7 times more likely to end up in prison creating a cycle of incarceration.
EP6 El Salvador: FemicideJun 14, 2016
Every year, hundreds of women in El Salvador are being murdered just because they’re women. We explore the culture of machismo and gang violence to find out why.
EP7 USA: Assault in the MilitaryJun 21, 2016
Sexual assault in the U.S. military affects women disproportionately. We meet with survivors and military personnel to find out what’s being done to combat the problem.
EP8 Pakistan: On the FrontlinesJun 28, 2016
Extremist violence in Pakistan is profoundly affecting the female population. We explore how women are responding to the threat and empowering themselves to create positive change.
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Synopsis
At the intersection of violence and stability, of oppression and progress, are women. Gloria Steinem travels the world meeting those whose lives are in the crosshairs.