Woman - Episode Guide

Season 1

DRC: Rape as a Weapon of War

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: May 10, 2016

DRC: Rape as a Weapon of War

As rival militias and armies battle for control of mineral-rich territories in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the rape of women has become a routine military tactic.

Colombia: The Women of FARC

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: May 17, 2016

Colombia: The Women of FARC

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.

Canada: The Missing First Nations

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: May 24, 2016

Canada: The Missing First Nations

The First Nations women of Canada are disappearing and being murdered at an alarming rate. We explore the reasons behind this disturbing issue and what's being done to stop it.

Zambia: Child Brides

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: May 31, 2016

Zambia: Child Brides

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.

USA: Mothers Behind Bars

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jun 7, 2016

USA: Mothers Behind Bars

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 repeating cycle of incarceration.

El Salvador: Femicide

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jun 14, 2016

El Salvador: Femicide

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.

USA: Assault in the Military

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Jun 21, 2016

USA: Assault in the Military

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.

Pakistan: On the Frontlines

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2016

Pakistan: On the Frontlines

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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