Sexual Consent: The Absence of No, Does Not Mean Yes!
Published June 26th, 2021 - 08:13 GMT
If someone does not clearly say yes or show that they agree, then consent is not given. No one gets to force you to do anything, your body and sexuality belong to you. (shutterstock)
Violence in all its forms is a global burden that devastates the lives of millions. However, some kinds of violence are more spoken about than others. According to WHO, around 736M women experience either physical or sexual violence. And it is reported that sexual violence and rape affect about 150M girls worldwide each year.