Tongan Women Speak Out on Kava Gathering Harassment

0:00What's up, Battalade? This is Adelaide News Today, bringing you the city's fastest updates on what is happening now. Women in Tonga communities are opening up about sexual harassment at traditional kava gatherings. These events bring men together in a circle to drink the calming beverage poured by female servers, but many women say they face unwanted advances and abuse just to participate. Earlier this week marked four years since the massive honga, Tanga-Honga-Ha-Pai volcano erupted, triggering a devastating tsunami across the Pacific. Survivors are still reflecting on the destruction that hit Tonga-Hartist. Meanwhile, the Pacific region grapples with some of the world's highest rates of gender-based violence. Studies show two out of three women and certain countries have experienced abuse, and now advocates, politicians, and survivors are sharing stories to. Demand real change. Tonga-New Zealand filmmakers are making ways with their short film Tu Puwanga or Mother Tung, pushing for an Oscar nomination.

1:03Stars like Jason Momoa and Luciani Buchanan are rallying community support to boost its campaign, beauty pageants in the islands their controversy too, with contestants facing online bullying and colorism. As these cultural events remain popular, more voices call for fairness and respect amid ongoing social challenges. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. Layback. Press Play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com Made in AI