It is important for these victims and all potential victims, families and friends to know that they CAN get help, and that they need to ACT QUICKLY in order for the anti-HIV and emergency contraceptive medication to be most effective. Even if they have left it late because they were unaware or too afraid, they should still seek help. They should also be made aware that they are entitled to legal, safe termination of any resulting pregnancy, provided they act within two months or so.
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Affected girls and women should contact their own or any trusted doctor, or go through their church or other organisation – e.g. any women’s organisation or medical-health NGO.
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These traumatised girls and women need protection and understanding helpers, and they will all need professional counselling.Â
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Please assist in spreading this message far and wide.
Thank you.
Trudy Stevenson
(Former MP, Harare North)
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