Finding Safety in Sport
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In this episode, we explore the notion of safety – and what it really means for a young woman to be in danger at home or in her community. You’ll meet Channou – a footballer from Cambodia; Bertha, a boxer from Zambia; Kirin, a netballer from India. Each one of them, when faced with the threat or the reality of violence, found refuge on the playing field. Here are their stories.
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