This week’s episode comes with a warning: there are graphic and disturbing depictions of rape and sexual violence in today’s programme.

Make no mistake, the so-called Russian Rape Machine turns sexual assault and violence

into weapons of war. It’s as integral a part of their assault on Ukraine as

boots on the ground, drones, and artillery. Conflict-related sexual

violence is their stock in trade.

On this latest episode, we go on the ground to Ukraine to talk Alisa Kovalenko, a

founding member of SEMA Ukraine about the testimonies she's received from

victims of rape and sexual assault at the hands of the invading Russian

forces. 

Plus, we speak to Noble Peace Prize recipient Oleksandra Matviichuk - one of

Ukraine's leading human rights lawyers and activists. She’s spent years

highlighting Russia's use of rape, torture, and crimes against humanity as part

of their arsenal when it comes to waging war.

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Presenter:  David

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Producer:

Philip Wilding

Editor:

Chelsey Moore

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Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

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Producer: Bella Soames 

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If you or

anyone you know has been a victim of rape or sexual assault, you can get help

at Rape Crisis England & Wales, go to: https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/

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