El Alto, Bolivia – Lidia Mayta’s journey to becoming a taekwondo trainer for Indigenous women in Bolivia began with a life-threatening encounter with would-be robbers outside her home. In response to the attack that left her feeling helpless, Mayta found empowerment through learning self-defense skills. Mayta, a 56-year-old shopkeeper and community health secretary, credits her … Read more
El Alto, Bolivia – In response to the alarming rates of gender-based violence in Bolivia, a group of Indigenous women in El Alto has turned to the martial art of taekwondo for self-defense. Led by Lidia Mayta, who survived a violent attack by would-be robbers, this initiative is empowering women to protect themselves against the … Read more
El Alto, Bolivia – Lidia Mayta’s journey into the world of taekwondo began with a harrowing encounter with would-be robbers outside her home. Three years later, she is now empowering other Indigenous women in Bolivia to defend themselves against gender-based violence that plagues their society. Mayta credits the quick intervention of her neighbors for saving … Read more
El Alto, Bolivia – In the bustling city of El Alto, Bolivia, women like Lidia Mayta are taking a stand against gender-based violence through the practice of taekwondo. After surviving a violent attack by robbers, Mayta found solace and empowerment in learning self-defense techniques, eventually becoming a trainer herself to help other Indigenous women fight … Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya – Demonstrations have erupted across major cities in Kenya as people protest against the escalating cases of femicide and other violence targeting women. The widespread outcry comes as the nation grapples with a surge in gender-based violence, prompting citizens to demand urgent action from the government. In response to a 2022 survey revealing … Read more