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Facts <strong>and</strong> myths about rape<br />

Myth: Rape only happens in slums <strong>and</strong> places that are the source of crime<br />

Fact: Rape can happen in any public or private place<br />

Myth:<br />

Fact:<br />

Myth:<br />

Fact:<br />

Myth:<br />

Fact:<br />

Rape only happens to teenagers<br />

Rape victims are between 4 months <strong>and</strong> 95 years old<br />

Rape happens because <strong>women</strong> dress revealingly<br />

Women who dress politely also get raped<br />

If a woman resists she can not be raped<br />

If you are threatened by a knife or gun you do not have much choice because you do not<br />

want to die<br />

Related sessions <strong>and</strong> briefing notes<br />

4.15 Reproductive Health Rights<br />

4.16 Domestic Violence<br />

4.18 Abortion<br />

Briefing Note 6 Rights, Laws <strong>and</strong> Rules<br />

Briefing Note 8 Health Rights <strong>and</strong> Work<br />

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