Hope and justice for women who’ve survived ISIS | Rabiaa El Garani

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Human rights protector Rabiaa El Garani shares the challenging, heartbreaking story of sexual violence committed against Yazidi women and girls in Iraq by ISIS — and her work seeking justice for the survivors. “These victims have been through unimaginable pain. But with a little help, they show how resilient they are,” she says. “It is an honor to bear witness; it is a privilege to seek justice.” (This talk contains mature content.)
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