-by Newsbreak's Shanell Daniel.

As part of Newsbreak's 16 Words for 16 Days campaign: our word of the day is CONSENT. 

While the common interpretation of consent in a GBV perspective has to do with sexual consent, the term also includes permission to access a women's finances, possessions and even her emotions - amongst others. Mental health lived experience expert, Tivania Moodley, says it is important to note that there is a difference between a woman being compliant and a woman giving consent. She elaborates