HOW TO AVOID RAPE

Don't go out without clothes - that encourages some men
Don't go out with clothes - any clothes encourage some men
Don't go out alone at night - that encourages men
Don't go out alone at any time - any situation encourages some men
Don't go out with a female friend - some men are encouraged by numbers
Don't go out with a male friend - some male friends are capable of rape
Don't stay at home - intruders and relatives can both rape
Avoid childhood - some rapists are 'turned on' by little girls
Avoid old age - some rapists prefer aged women
Don't have a father, grandfather, uncle or brother - these are relatives who can rape
Don't have neighbours - these often rape women
Don't marry - rape is legal within marriage

To be quite sure - don't exist!

Studies from around the world indicate that most of us prefer not to talk about violence against women. When we are growing up we are not told that even close relationships can be a betrayal. So we continue to be a part of the culture of silence within which women and children face discrimination and violation. Make a decision today to end the cycle of violence It begins with you.

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