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The Senegalese pop star who dared to sing about rape

  • Writer: Women Health Advocacy Network
    Women Health Advocacy Network
  • Jun 12, 2022
  • 1 min read

Following widespread protests in Senegal about the rape and murder of women, the law was changed in 2020 to make rape a serious crime instead of a misdemeanour. The events opened up a conversation around sexual assault, shame and accountability, headed by a pop star who dared to sing about her own experience.





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