WOMEN SELF-DEFENCE

Nov. 26, 2018

In December 2018, Kangazha village in Kottayam (Kerala) will earn the distinction of having all its women aged 10-60 trained in self-defence — a first for any local body in the country.

About:

  • Launched as part of the Nirbhaya scheme in April 2017, the self-defence project has so far covered over 7,800 women and will include the remaining 2,000-odd by mid-December.

  • The training comprises modules on the various types of assaults women face, such as molestation on public transport and domestic violence.

  • Instead of complex martial arts techniques, women are taught easy-to-remember defence tactics. Besides attacking the primary target, awareness of different aspects of crimes against women, including the legal provisions, were also imparted during the training.

Source : The Hindu

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