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Now playing Next World Denmark has pervasive rape culture, says human rights group Amnesty Despite being concerned one Europe's most gender equal countries, Denmark has a "pervasive rape culture" and systemic problems in dealing with rape, according to a report from Amnesty International. The report is calling for a change in the definition of rape, to focus on the importance of consent. 12/03/2019
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