Note: This story contains explicit content and is recommended for mature viewers age 14 and up. 

key points to consider in viewing Thoko's story

Rape is a sensitive subject. Many people continue to believe that women are somehow responsible for this crime due to what they wear, or what they do or do not do to keep safe. These myths must be challenged. Thoko’s story focuses on her strength and vulnerability both before and after being raped. It offers viewers an opportunity to acknowledge structural barriers to ending gender-based sexual violence and celebrate women’s action against injustice.

Learn more about how to present this story.

Download Thoko's story (released under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported license.