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The way the virginity “testing” is often carried out is further evidence of its patriarchal core and deeply demeaning and violative of girls’ human rights and dignity.
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Ban harmful virginity ‘testing’

Customary law and cultural practices must be consistent with South Africa’s Constitution — and if they don’t these practices are unlawful

  • Khanyo Farise
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Zimbabwe’s marriage Bill is an improvement but it still leaves women vulnerable

It scores on some points, but fails to recognise queer and polygynous unions. However, there’s time to rectify this

  • Pretty Mubaiwa
6 min read