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There are many different scenarios where consent is necessary. – Photo credit: mage from Everyday Feminism, used with permission by creator Alli Kirkham.

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How 7 things that have nothing to do with rape perfectly illustrate the concept of consent.

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Youth-led party for community engagement, MEDEA, Tanzania Captured by James Roh for Pura

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