TRIGGER WARNING: The subject of this episode is the reporting of sexual abuse in Vietnam. While there is nothing graphic in this episode, if you feel that this would be a trigger or discomforting please feel free to skip this episode.
Sen is a journalist based in Saigon, Vietnam where she covers development, culture, and human rights. She writes for the English publication VnExpress International.
We talk about many of the articles that you can read below, and the reasons why sexual abuse of children happens in Vietnam and how it is dealt with - especially in relation to the way that older people are automatically believed and respected. We also discuss what is changing to help protect children and prevent this happening.
Despite the heavy nature of the subject, we still find some light-hearted moments and it was great to see that Sen hasn't been worn down by the nature of her reporting and stays upbeat.
This is Sen's hidden gem she recommends;
Cầu Thủ Thiêm, P. Bình An, Quận 2, Hồ Chí Minh
Recommended restaurant;
The Tib Restaurant
Vietnamese VN Express
English Vn Express
Below are some articles by Sen.
Tale of children who survived My Lai massacre falls on deaf ears
Don’t you mess with us any more: women, children learn self-defense
Dim light at the end of sex education tunnel
South Korean brokers advertise Vietnamese women as commodities on YouTube
LGBT rights: Vietnam recognises transgender people, but there’s a flaw in its law
Sen is also a contributing writer for the Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post and also reports on LGBT rights and related issues.
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