Rape as a Weapon of War

United Nations, Security Council hall.

Part V: The UN Security Council tackles the issue

Rape has long been seen as a by-product of war, rather than a tactic used to terrorize populations and control territory. Now the UN Security Council is set to change that. Tomorrow the Council is expected to label rape a weapon of war and a threat to peace and stability. Advocates say the move is long overdue.

Part V: The UN Security Council tackles the issue
Domitilla Mukantagwanza

Part IV: Little justice for Rwanda's rape victims yet

Part IV: Little justice for Rwanda's rape victims yet
A genocide survivor and her children.

Part III: Born of genocide

Part III: Born of genocide

Part II: Responding to the crisis

Part II: Responding to the crisis
Housing for patients at Panzi hospital.

Part I: Healing the victims

Part I: Healing the victims