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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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