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First Person: 'Courageous' 12-year-old reports relative after being raped in Madagascar
By UN News
Mar 29, 2024 10:48 am

A 12-year-girl who was allegedly raped repeatedly by her stepfather has been described by Madagascar's Chief Inspector of Police as 'courageous' after she came forward to tell her story during an information session on gender-based violence supported by the United Nations.

UN News spoke to Commissioner Aina Randriambelo, who described what efforts her country is making to promote gender equality and a better understanding of what constitutes sexual exploitation and abuse.

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