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In March 2002, Falun Gong activists hijack a TV station in Changchun, China, facing severe backlash.
John Daly recounts his escape from a gang that targeted him for being Jewish and confronts his past with former neo-Nazi Kevin Connell in Eastern Europe.
Three former "comfort women" from South Korea, China, and the Philippines confront their traumatic past and seek justice from the Japanese government decades after World War II.
Fourteen thousand Cambodians were killed during the Khmer Rouge regime, including New Zealander Kerry Hamill, whose brother seeks answers about his murder.
Dorothy Fadiman's film details the fight to decriminalize abortion in the United States.
Natascha Kampusch's abduction in Vienna in 1998 led to an eight-and-a-half-year captivity, with the documentary examining her escape and the ensuing investigation.
In Georgia, over 100,000 babies have been falsely recorded as dead and sold for adoption, as revealed by Panagiotis Souroukli and the organization Vedzeb.
In the Croatian port of Trogir, six crew members of the Jadro endure three years of uncertainty living aboard their unpaid, rusting ship after their employer's bankruptcy.
Claudine Tsongo, a Congolese human rights lawyer, investigates a flawed rape trial, revealing systemic failures in the judicial process of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A 50-year-old missionary, Dorinda Coonan, has lived in the South Sudan village of Mario Liu for two years, aiding refugees from the Civil War.
More than 30,000 people are kidnapped globally each year, prompting insurance firms to develop Kidnap and Ransom policies for wealthy clients.
Tibetan refugees, after 70 years in exile, continue to seek justice, as illustrated by Sonam Choeden's return to India and insights from the 14th Dalai Lama.
A young Dane faces trial for rescuing refugees in Greece during a humanitarian crisis.
An 8-year-old boy in Afghanistan is sold for $1,500 by his father, who is desperate to feed his other children during the winter.
In Kenya, a multinational team led by lawyer Fiona Sampson and Mercy Chidi Baidoo of Tumaini Shelter pursues legal action for 11 girls facing sexual violence.
Eastern European and Thai women involved in sex work in South Africa share their experiences in the competitive multi-billion dollar skin trade.
4.5-month-old Muhammad, born with a severe auto-immune deficiency, faces a critical race against time for life-saving treatment in Israel.
Haihaizi, children born in violation of China's One Child Policy, face severe restrictions and social invisibility, lacking official recognition and basic rights.
Renowned human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh continues her fight for justice in Iran despite being imprisoned, as documented through secret footage and interviews with activists.
Survivors of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, including a senior engineer and a firefighter, share their personal stories and experiences from the 1986 catastrophe.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter have been married for 76 years, during which they have made significant contributions to peace and human rights.
A college party in the United States becomes the backdrop for a violent assault, exposing a pattern of crime and aggression among fraternity members.
In 1995 Houston, Texas, two women known as “Thelma & Louise” lure men through a dating service, only to drug and rob them under the direction of a mysterious mastermind.
Three families search for missing loved ones, including a sister who disappeared at age 24 and would now be 29.
The U.S. State Department played a key role in controlling the Pan-American Commission on Women's Rights during the early 20th century.
Ten years after her escape from captivity, Natascha Kampusch reflects on her struggles to rebuild her life amid public scrutiny and personal challenges.
Two weeks before Christmas, Salvation Army street workers provide food, blankets, and support to individuals living on the streets of Toronto.
Nadia Nadim, an Afghan girl who fled to Denmark after the Taliban executed her father, has risen to prominence as an international football star.
Unaccompanied child migrants from Central America face exploitation and violence while navigating Mexico in search of safety and a better life in the United States.
In the Philippines, a fashion photographer transitions from high-profile shoots to capturing the lives of inmates, showcasing their unique stories within prison walls.
In 2015, a stowaway from Johannesburg fell from a plane into London, prompting an investigation into the perilous migration attempts of individuals like Carlito Valet and survivor Justin.
In Rwanda, survivors Prisca, Marie-Jeanne, and Concessa recount their experiences of sexual violence by French soldiers during the 1994 genocide and their ongoing fight for justice.
Bacha bazi, a practice involving the sexual exploitation of boys as young as ten, thrives in Afghanistan despite being illegal under Afghan law.
Florence Burnier-Bauer recounts her experiences of lifelong abuse, exploitation, and a descent into crime, ultimately becoming a sexual prisoner of a European counterculture icon.
In Uganda, Grace, Milly, and Lucy confront the challenges of reintegration into society after being abducted as child soldiers by the Lord's Resistance Army.
Anita reflects on her ancestors' village in Ghana, exploring themes of health, human rights, and the evolving role of women in society.
Five Afghan women, including singer Mozhdah Jamalzadah and activist Nelofer Pazira-Fisk, share their stories of resistance and resilience amid the Taliban's resurgence.
Joyce, a 17-year-old refugee, escaped the threat of forced prostitution in the Democratic Republic of Congo while Sallieu, 16, witnessed his mother's murder in Sierra Leone.
In late 2017 and early 2018, 29 Iranian women protested against the compulsory hijab by publicly displaying their headscarves, facing arrest and abuse from authorities.
In Wimbledon, London, the murder of French au-pair Sophie Lionnet by her employers revealed disturbing delusions and a tragic end to her life.
In the migrant camp of Las Raíces in Tenerife, 1,600 asylum seekers face prolonged detention and uncertainty while some organize a protest for better conditions.
In Nigeria, Dr.
Three women travel across the US and Kenya to highlight female heroes addressing social injustices such as sex trafficking, depression, and education access.
Efforts to preserve feral wolf populations, advancements in genetic medicine for HIV/AIDS, and a boy's rare sunlight allergy are examined in this episode of Scope.
Astrophysicists model the cosmos, a 100-year-old doctor continues to practice medicine, and a family searches worldwide for a cure for their child's rare illness.
In Spring 1945, the Red Cross facilitated the liberation and rescue of thousands of concentration camp survivors to Malmö Harbour in Sweden.
In the 1530s, Balthasar Stürmer's capture by Ottoman pirates highlights the intertwined histories of piracy and slavery in the Mediterranean, as revealed by Timmy Gambin's 2023 expedition.
Eight-month-old children are often held in prison alongside their incarcerated parents in Nepal, prompting advocates to seek reform for their protection.
