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ICRC film 2006 ref. V-F-CR-F-00917-V Congo Kinshasa: the hidden battlefield  Brutal rape has become commonplace in some parts of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an area plagued by warring groups who prey on local people with little fear of retaliation. ICRC, 2006 / running time: 8 minutes / DVD multi-lingual: English, French / Price CHF 20.- / ref. V-F-CR-F-00917-V  Video preview
The consequences for women are harrowing. Many are mutilated after being raped and need extensive surgery. Many also suffer social stigma and rejection. What help do women need following a violent sexual attack? And what can be done to end the horror of such abuse?
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