Sat 21 March 2026

Q&A with director Alisa Kovalenko and the activist Iryna Dovgan

During the after-talk Q&A, moderator Mira Chowdhury together with director Alisa Kovalenko and activist Iryna Dovgan will discuss the Russian military’s systematic use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and torture of prisoners during Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine; as well as the brave women and men trying to heal themselves and their country despite this trauma.

Traces

Alisa Kovalenko, Marysia Nikitiuk, 82 minutes
Activist Lens Grand Jury Documentary Dutch premiere
Psychological portrait telling the stories of six women who survived sexual violence and torture during Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Led by Iryna Dovgan, they fight for justice and recognition. In the face of massive trauma, Iryna encourages them to rebuild their lives. Very inspiring. ‘This is my weapon with which...
Sat 21 Mar
20:15 - 22:12

Den Haag, Filmhuis Den Haag

Speakers

Mira Chowdhury

moderator

Iryna Dovgan

activist
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Alisa Kovalenko

director