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In Iraq, death squads wage sectarian war protected by their police uniforms. Government ministries use private militias to abduct each others' supporters. And while the State descends into anarchy, a terrorised population is left to fend for itself. This powerful investigation reveals the real story behind the endless stream of bloody statistics. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

The dalits are India's outcasts, condemned from birth by a rigid caste system. They live in constant fear of arson, beatings and worse inflicted on them by social superiors desperate to protect their caste privileges. These are the untouchables, pawns in a power struggle. Poverty stricken, powerless, and under attack from every quarter, many dalits are turning to Communist guerrillas for help. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

Every year, 35 million tons of electronic waste is exported to China to be scrapped. There the rubbish is broken down by hand, poisoning workers and polluting the environment. "Smoke from the computers is too strong to breathe," complains one disposal worker. "I feel dizzy and can't see any more." Many employees at the electronic disposal plant suffer from respiratory illness or skin diseases. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

From powering energy stations with rubbish to building the world's largest solar farm and first commercial wave farm, Portugal is blazing a trail in adopting renewable energy technologies. As well as having a positive impact on the environment, the hope is this technology will give the country a competitive economic advantage in the future. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

Russia has the fastest growing HIV infection rate in the world. An epidemic that, ten years ago, could have been relatively easily contained is now threatening to engulf the country. But how has the crisis reached such alarming proportions? "Sex, Needles and Roubles" takes us on a journey to the cold winter nights of St. Petersburg, where we meet some of its young drug-addicted prostitutes. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

Five-year old Diana lives in a cave in the West Bank. Mufida, 16, is struggling to complete her education with Israeli soldiers living on her roof. And Yassin, 7, just wants to move to Brazil. Dodging bullets, hiding from Israeli soldiers, and losing their land to settlers are all a part of every day life for these children. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

As pressure grows for a ban on cluster bombs, Holland has become the latest country to suspend their use. One of the decisive factors was the invasion of Lebanon, which left the country littered with bombs. As many as 40% of cluster bombs don't explode on impact, and then they become de facto landmines. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

Having emptied the European seas of fish, industrial fishing trawlers are now targeting Africa. But in places like Senegal, where the sea is the nation's main resource, the EU's fishing policies are devastating the country. Unable to compete with this European Invasion, Senegalese fishermen are being driven out of business. This expertly crafted film examines the scale of the problem. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

Of all the places affected by global warming, Antarctica seems to be experiencing the most dramatic climate change. The landscape has been transformed, leaving animals struggling to adapt. Nearly 90% of glaciers here are retreating, and ice shelves are collapsing at an alarming rate. With less ice available, seals have moved inland, where they disrupt nesting birds and damage plants. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

Tens of thousands of US soldiers are returning from Iraq with severe mental problems. They feel abandoned by the Bush administration and claim officials are trying to hide the true scale of the problem. Now, some ex-soldiers have launched a lawsuit aimed at forcing the Department of Veteran Affairs to overhaul its entire system. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

Cycling naked through London's busiest districts may seem like a guaranteed way of getting arrested. But the organizers of the Naked Bike Ride also hope it will help publicize the issue of global warming. "The aims of the naked bike ride are to protest against oil dependency and promote a car free culture," explains organizer Jesse. They also hope it will become a celebration of the human body. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

The flood of Iraqis to neighboring countries has provoked the greatest Middle Eastern refugee crisis in 60 years. They live in cramped, squalid conditions, in constant fear of being deported. During summer, temperatures reach 50ºc. In winter, they fall below freezing. Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis are struggling to survive in Amman. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

The illegal immigration route from Africa to Europe is one of the most dangerous journeys in the world. In this exclusive report, we accompany a group risking all in pursuit of the European dream. Though many making the sojourn have heard the unspeakable horror stories of those before them, they refuse to be deterred. As one states, "For me, it's Europe or death." Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

Only renewable energy sources, claim environmentalists, can enable us to maintain our current lifestyles without destroying the world. Tired of waiting for federal action, states like California are taking the lead. In setting their own ambitious renewable energy targets, they're forcing industries to make the switch. Is renewable energy capable of meeting the needs of a global modern economy? Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

This is the untold story of how the global racket in fake drugs turned an easily curable disease into Africa's biggest child killer. According to leading scientists, millions of children could have been saved if the pharmaceutical industry and World Health Organization had collaborated to address the problem. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

Papua New Guinea is sliding towards disaster. A culture of gang violence, lawless suburbs, and impoverished settlements has led to it having one of the fastest growing HIV infection rates in the world. Unless effective action is taken soon, 50% of the population could be wiped out. This is an intimate look at a society on the verge of breakdown. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

For most Afghan women, the promises made following the fall of the Taliban are not being fulfilled. Honor killings are on the increase, and women face violence whenever they try to claim their rights. Female teachers are particularly vulnerable. Many have been murdered. As a result, even the parents who want to educate their daughters are scared. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

Water and sanitation are some of the biggest challenges facing the developing world. Yet they continue to be low on the political agenda. In a bid to raise the profile of this human crisis, former "Neighbours" star Mark Little and a group of musicians set off to Mozambique to discover how communities are tackling the issues of human waste. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

Whatever happened to the hunt for Bin Laden? In the wake of 9/11, President Bush vowed not to "rest until we find him." But five years into the most expensive manhunt the world has ever seen, "Public Enemy Number One" remains at large. How has he continually evaded capture? In this controversial and fascinating documentary, key personnel involved in the search speak out. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

White supremacists, determined to preserve the purity of the Slavic race, are turning St. Petersburg into the Neo Nazis' capital of the world. In the past two years, there have been over a thousand racially motivated attacks. Not even young children are safe. This documentary focuses on the murder of one African student, whose death came to symbolize all racial killings in St Petersburg. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

It's cheap, highly addictive and ultra-powerful. "Ice," or crystal methamphetamine, is now more popular than heroin. It plays havoc with the minds and the bodies of addicts, filling emergency wards with dangerous, psychotic patients. But little is known about the long-term effects of the drug or even how to treat the addiction.This documentary reports on the hidden, growing epidemic. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

The impact of crystal methamphetamine on America's rural communities has been devastating. Half the prisoners in Montana are incarcerated for meth-related crimes. The drug plays havoc with the minds and bodies of users, leaving addicts paranoid and violent. Faced with such a problem, Montana has taken the groundbreaking approach of accepting addiction as a medical issue, not just a criminal one. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

Desperate Iraqi refugees, some as young as 12, are turning to prostitution to survive. Banned from working in Syria, prostitution is one of the few options available to them. The number of Iraqi children working as prostitutes is very high. These girls often provide the sole income for their families. If arrested and deported, they are often brought straight back to Damascus by organized sex networks. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

Palm oil, used to produce biofuel, is being billed as a sustainable solution to the world's energy problems. But does palm oil deserve its 'green' reputation? What are the human and environmental costs of the explosion in palm oil plantations? This documentary investigates how palm oil cultivation is contributing to global warming. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

Over 100 people were crammed in on a 30 foot boat. Denied food or water for the three day journey and no room to move, they became ill and dehydrated. The traffickers kept them under control through regular beatings and throwing complainers overboard. At the journey's end, refugees were forced to jump into the sea and swim to shore. It's estimated that 40% of them never made it. This is their story. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

The notorious '5250' are Israel's deportation police. They have a massive annual budget to hunt down illegal immigrants. But many of the people targeted are professional foreign workers, rounded up in the street and abused. This guerrilla-style documentary follows the 5250 squad in action. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.

In the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, one of the most popular children's games is 'Funerals'. Here, one in five children is an AIDS orphan. They live alone or in orphanages, forced to grow up before their time. This unique and uplifting film follows a project aimed at giving these kids back their childhood. It chronicles their experiences as they come together to record a CD. Find out more about these issues and TAKE ACTION at HTTP://WWW.CALL2ACTION.COM, coming soon.