Rape Scene Row Leads Game of Thrones Star to Charity in Rwanda

When Sophie Turner's character Sansa Stark was raped in Game Of Thrones, there was a public uproar. That furore lead to Sophie's decision to become a patron for Women for Women International, a charity that helps women survivors of war.

Justine Mbabazi, Social Empowerment Manager for Women for Women International, explains the content of a job skills class to Sophie Turner, in a local primary school in Mubano village, Rwanda.

Sophie Turner in Rwanda.

Video

Follow AllAfrica

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.