This week: Stories from the Congo, Women in Conflict Zones
Monday, November 24th, 2008
After 20 years of killing, war still rages in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s the deadliest war since World War II. Foreign Exchange takes a look at the latest attempts to end the fighting, and see efforts to help women brutalized by the war.
Segments:
* A look at the crisis and new fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo
* An inspiring look at women helping women in the film “Women in Conflict Zones,” which explores violence against women in conflict and post-conflict zones
* Meet Zainab Salbi, CEO and Founder of Women for Women International, who helps women in war-torn regions rebuild their lives by providing financial and emotional support
Watch now.
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