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Researchers say the practice of virginity testing is happening in New Zealand and it's harming women.
The Helen Clark Foundation is calling for urgent law changes to better protect victims of sexual violence and reduce offending rates.
The think tank's report, Addressing Sexual Violence in New Zealand, makes a number of recommendations, including adopting a clearer definition of consent in law, banning sexually explicit deepfake abuse, and eradicating virginity testing.
Researcher Sophia HarrΓ© said they did not know the extent of the practice in New Zealand but were concerned it is happening in some communities.
"There have been cases where me
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