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World Service,21 Jun 2022,40 mins

Taking on the witch hunters

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Blamed for killing her father through witchcraft, Monica Paulus fled for her life, but she didn’t stay in hiding for long. Monica realised she could be someone to stand up and prevent others being killed after accusations of sorcery. This is the story of how one brave woman took on the witch hunters and changed history in Papua New Guinea. Please be aware that this programme includes graphic descriptions of gender based violence and torture. Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Louise Morris/Thomas Harding Assinder (Photo: Monica Paulus. Credit: Courtesy of Monica Paulus)

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