'You had to fight tooth and nail': Women reveal abuse in kava gatherings
By Alice Lolohea, Marian Kupu, and Finau Fonua

Women in Tongan communities speak out against sexual harassment at social events known as "kava gatherings", where men sit in a circle while a female server pours them the drink, known for its calming effects.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-19/women-anonymous-harassment-assault-kava-groups-tonga/106468546

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