Amanpour and Company

April 12, 2019

Christiane Amanpour speaks with Denise Uwimana about living through the Rwandan genocide and Mishal Husain about women climbing the career ladder. Alicia Menendez speaks with Dr. Homer Venters about the health risks for inmates and staff at Rikers Island.

Rwandan Genocide Survivor Denise Uwimana Tells Her Story

3m

Rwandan genocide survivor Denise Uwimana was nine months pregnant when the Hutu militia attacked her village in 1994. She discusses her memoir and the work her non-profit does to help other genocide survivors.

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    Dr. Homer Venters on "Life and Death in Rikers Island"

    S2019 E256 - 15m 14s

    Alicia Menendez sits down with Dr. Homer Venters, a man who was once one of the top doctors in Rikers Island, one of New York City’s most violent jails. Now, his book “Life and Death in Rikers Island” exposes the extreme health risks for inmates and staff, in a jail where brutality and abuse have become commonplace.

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