Women's Day : Episode 3 : "You can decide what to do with trauma" - Jenny Coetzee

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A rape survivor who advocates for sex workers here in South Africa says we need to be teaching girls and young women about their bodies and consent from an early age so they can make informed decisions.

Dr Jenny Coetzee is CEO or the Africa Potential Group.

She provides a powerful voice for sex workers while effecting policy change around rights and safety.

As we mark Women’s day we need to be having crucial conversations around empowering females, especially when it comes to reproductive heath and bodily autonomy.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more
8 Aug 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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