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Diako Yazdani, an Iranian Kurd and political refugee in France, goes to Iraq accompanied by Kojin, a 23-year-old gay friend, to confront his devout family, friends and community. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Middle EastLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Africa
In a rehabilitation shelter in Ghana, two children are recovering from enslavement to fishermen. The Rescue List tells a moving story of friendship and courage. Show more
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Recently widowed, Aysha is the sole provider for her children. She enrols in several workshops for the emancipation of women and decides to pursue a career as a female plumber. Show more
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The dense forests of the Latvian-Russian border have become a destination for refugees heading through Eastern Europe and smugglers known as 'coyotes'. Show more
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Filmed in Iran by men and women who risked arrest to tell this story, this is an immersive portrait of a courageous human rights activist and political prisoner, Nasrin Sotoudeh. Show more
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Luca and Silvana are in love and dream of getting married. But there are many bureaucratic obstacles to overcome for those who, like them, have Down syndrome. Show more
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Filmed over six years, this film follows the plight of Nicu and other children living on the streets of Bucharest, and the challenges they face. Show more
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Boniface "Softie" wangi has fought injustices in his country, Kenya, as a political activist. Now he's taking the next step by running for office in a regional Kenyan election. Show more
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Sheetal and Saraswoti met as teenagers in a Kathmandu refuge, both survivors of child trafficking to Indian circuses. This film traces their journey over 6 years. Show more
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In China, young boys are worth a small fortune to human traffickers. Ten years after the kidnapping of his son, Wu is still hoping to find him as he searches across China. Show more
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A group of young women from Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso study at a girls' school to become auto mechanics. The classmates become each other's port of safety, joy and sisterhood. Show more
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Through personal stories from people on both sides of the conflict, Favela Frontlines goes straight to the heart of the battle between police and drug traffickers in Brazil.
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With unparalleled access, this film follows Kholoud Al-Faqih's journey as the first woman judge to be appointed to the Middle East's Shari'a (Islamic law) courts. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Asia PacificLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Asia Pacific
The Workers Cup follows one group of men from among the 1.6 million migrant workers preparing for the world's largest sporting event - FIFA's 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Middle EastLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS North America
What makes a mother give away her baby? A question in this film about three unmarried Korean women who have become pregnant and are now hiding until they give birth. Show more
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In China, unmarried women over the age of 27 are deemed "sheng nu" or "leftover". There are over 30 million more men than women, leaving single women under huge social pressures. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS AfricaLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Asia Pacific
In 1984, a Swedish mining company shipped toxic waste to Chile, where it was supposed to be properly processed. In reality, some of the waste was dumped near the town of Arica. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Asia PacificLatest broadcast: on BBC WORLD NEWS Latin America
A moving film about a group of children born in Nepal's Himalayan mountains who are sent away by their parents to school in Kathmandu, in hope for a better start in life. Show more