Pacific women share stories of abuse to spark cultural change | ABC NEWS

Survivors and advocates are sharing their experiences of abuse to spark cultural change in the Pacific region where gender-based violence is rampant. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE
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Studies show the Pacific has among the highest rates of domestic violence globally, with up to 79 per cent of women experiencing abuse in their lifetime in some parts of the region. Advocates say calling upon Indigenous values to shift cultural attitudes is key to addressing the scourge of gendered violence.

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