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Nov 2021
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How are women uniting against gender bas...

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Gender based violence is a problem around the world. And Africa is no exception. For years, women across the continent have been raising their voices and demanding change. On Thursday, many of them will join women around the world for ’16 days of activism against gender based violence’. So, how are women leading the conversation? #AfricaDaily hears from women across the continent

This programme contains frank discussions of a physical and sexual violence.

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