Sexual violence and abuse are a daily threat for girls and women living in Alex.įor the LGBTQ community, and young gay people like Kim, there are extra risks. Meet Kim, a 17-year-old girl living in the township Alexandra, known as Alex, in Johannesburg, South Africa.Īlex is one of the oldest townships in the country and faces many challenges: it’s overcrowded, unemployment is high and health services are scarce.
