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Scrivener7

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1. "We strongly condemn violence against women." "The third sportswoman to be killed

Reply to Dulcinea (Original post)

Thu Sep 5, 2024, 07:04 AM

Sep 2024

in Kenya since 2021."

"Nearly 34% of Kenyan girls and women aged 15-49 years have suffered physical violence, according to government data from 2022, with married women at particular risk. The 2022 survey found that 41 percent of married women had faced violence."

"A stark reminder that we must do more."

Why the fuck do you need a reminder??

Seriously, fuck these men.

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