Deadly superstitions – Nigeria’s “witch children”
In Nigeria’s Akwa Ibom, thousands of children are branded witches, abused, and abandoned; activists David Umen and Anja Lovén rescue…
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Bhopal: Continuing legacy of a disaster
The 1984 Bhopal gas leak remains one of the world’s worst industrial disasters: toxic fumes from Union Carbide killed thousands…
A Nobel Peace Prize winner in prison – Narges Mohammadi’s fight for freedom in Iran
Narges Mohammadi, jailed 16 times for opposing Iran’s regime, has endured abuse and “white torture” in solitary confinement. Awarded the…
Qatar – In the spotlight of the World Cup
Qatar’s 2022 World Cup drew criticism over corruption, migrant worker exploitation, and massive carbon emissions.
Fighting for women’s rights – Latin America’s feminist movement
Latin American feminists push back against macho culture and violence, inspired by Argentina’s abortion victory, while Brazil’s conservative counter-movement resists…
Plastic surgery & beauty ideals – A hot topic from Iran to Brazil
Plastic surgery pressures divide families in Brazil and Iran: Claudia embraces cosmetic procedures while her daughter Camila defends body positivity…
The secret of true love
The film traces love in its many forms: Sarah and Karim’s pandemic romance leading to marriage, Annette’s turn to multiple…
Jewish life in Istanbul – Freitagnacht Jews
Daniel Donskoy’s show explores Jewish life worldwide, mixing city adventures with intimate guest conversations.
War crimes in Ukraine
“Death Road” reconstructs a Kyiv highway massacre, where over 30 civilians were killed by a Russian army unit, exposed through…
Killing for wood: The timber mafia’s brutal business
The illegal timber trade fuels climate destruction and organized crime: worth up to $152 billion annually, it drives deforestation from…