At a recent event hosted by the African Women Against Corruption Network (AWACN), young women came together to discuss a pressing yet often overlooked issue—corruption, particularly in male-dominated industries. Among the powerful voices was Nonkululeko Radise, a civil engineer who courageously shared her story about navigating an industry filled with corruption and abuse of power. "It’s not just about bribes or kickbacks; sometimes it’s about losing your dignity just to keep your job," Nonkululeko explained to a captivated audience. Her experience, like that of many others, revealed the complex and hidden ways in which corruption specifically targets women. For many, it’s not just about money exchanging hands; it’s about facing pressures that threaten their safety, personal boundaries, and dignity. The discussion wasn’t just about financial misconduct. Corruption can manifest as sexual exploitation, coercion, or manipulation. Women in male-dominated fields are often put
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