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Jul 2021

26m 5s

‘The worst betrayal’: Revenge porn

Bbc World Service

About this episode

Humiliated and harassed: What happens when your private images are shared online without your consent? How ‘revenge porn’ changed the lives of two women in Uganda and Kenya. And why there is often little sympathy for victims. Thanks for listening. Let us know what you think. #thecomb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com

Produced by Kim Chakanetsa

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