#6 S1 Ep 6 The KZN Network on Violence Against Women

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In this episode we get to hear from Cookie Edwards, the Director of the KZN Network on Violence Against Women. For many years Cookie has been working hard to combat the proliferation of violence against women in South Africa. She shares information about her work, but also tells us more about the personal journey that inspired her to get involved.

Season 1 / Episode 6 25 Mar 2020 English Read by Simoné Scott South Africa Documentary · Non-Profit

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