gender rights
NCRTV complaint | ERT report reproduces rape culture
The Diotima Centre has appealed to the NCRTV for the report “Virtual rape allegations by tourists”, asking for its withdrawal.
September 20, 2019
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The Diotima Centre has appealed to the NCRTV for the report “Virtual rape allegations by tourists”, asking for its withdrawal.
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