We are trying to send a message of support to survivors of sexual violence - to draw attention to social and legal problems around sexual violence in South Africa.
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It also comes down to how society perceives the role of men, as opposed to the role of women. Men can do well to change these perceptions, and the violation of women's rights, by redefining their role as the dominant partner.Carrie Shelver
Much of the time these ... sexual assaults will go unreported because of the stigma that still prevails. As a result, these women might also miss that window of opportunity to access medical care.
Carrie Shelver
Rape always has to do with power. Where the alleged perpetrator is the former deputy president who has so much power it was clear to use that we need to have some kind of coordinated support for the claimant.
Carrie Shelver
We are sending out a strong message of support and solidarity to survivors of rape and violence.
Carrie Shelver
In South Africa, we have fantastic laws, policies, and structures that can compete with and even lead any country in the world, but there are massive groups in the population for whom stereotypes about sexual violence remain.
Carrie Shelver
It's being said that she's a slut ... that she's a thief of other women's husbands, that she did it for money.
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