Nepal’s Justice Reporters help survivors break their silence

From 1996-2006, the government of Nepal engaged in armed conflict with a Maoist insurgency. Both parties to the conflict routinely tortured, raped, detained and killed women and girls. But the experiences of women have not been fully acknowledged as part of the history of Nepal's armed conflict.“There are so many cases of sexual violence, rape and torture in Nepal that happened during the armed conflict,” says Jaya Luintel, founder of the nonprofit organization, The Story Kitchen. “And…

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Side by Side -- Women, Peace and Security

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Jointly developed by the Australian Government's Australian Civil-Military Centre and UN Women, "Side by Side -- Women, Peace and Security" explores how the international community has and can meet its commitments on women, peace and security. The 30-minute documentary features an introduction by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, as well as interviews with United Nations personnel, peacekeepers, mediators, humanitarian actors, policy makers and survivors of conflict. Read more…

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