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Monday 8 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Health, Local, National

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Challenging ‘rape culture’
Punanga Tauturu Inc coordinator Rebeka Buchanan. 19102502/ 19102503

The deep-rooted attitudes and cultural norms in the Cook Islands society lead some men to believe they have the right to control women and girls, demanding obedience even in marriage, says a local non-government organisation counselling service.

The deep-rooted attitudes and cultural norms in the Cook Islands society lead some men to believe they have the right to control women and girls, demanding obedience even in marriage, says a local non-government organisation counselling service.


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