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Conspiracy of Silence: Life Before Death

Conspiracy of Silence exposes the lack of political will that is responsible for the suffering of millions of people around the world today.

The Most Painful Wound: Promise Mthembu

In this video by Gideon Mendel, South African activist Promise Mthembu shares her story of being coerced by her doctor into an irreversible sterilization procedure.

The Secret That Kills My Heart: Ntokozo Zuma

Ntoko was pressured by her doctor to undergo a sterilization procedure because she is living with HIV.

I Feel I Am Broken: Josephina Ipinge

Josephina went to her local doctor to correct a problem with excessive bleeding. Instead the doctor sterilized her without her informed consent.

Trial of a Child Denied

When Helena was 19 years old and in the throes of labor, she was told to sign a document. Only afterwards did she realize she had authorized her own sterilization. She is now working with other Roma women to demand justice in the Czech Republic.

Abuse in the Name of Treatment

Throughout Southeast Asia, men and women who are caught using drugs are locked away.

Right to Relief: Palliative Care in India

The Indian government’s restrictive drug policies keep most dying patients from getting morphine.

They Did Not Tell Me: Hilma Nendongo

In 2006, Hilma Nendongo was sterilized without her consent. She shares her story in this video by Gideon Mendel.

Palliative Care: With Respect for Human Dignity

This video by the Open Society foundation in Ukraine takes a look at life for patients who are not given adequate palliative care and pain relief.

Robbed of Motherhood: Esther Sheehama

Esther Sheehama from Namibia shares her story about being sterilized without her consent.