International Women's Day 2025

Date

7th March 2025

Client

UNFPA Kenya

Website

https://kenya.unfpa.org/en

Location

Rowland Camp

About this Activity

Femicide and gender-based violence (GBV) have reached crisis levels in Kenya, posing a significant threat to the safety and well-being of women and girls. Recent reports from Africa Data Hub and the 2024 Kenya Security Report indicate a disturbing rise in cases, prompting urgent action from both the government and civil society. In response, self-defense training has emerged as a crucial tool in empowering women and girls with the skills to protect themselves and assert their right to safety.

On March 7, 2024, in partnership with UNFPA Kenya, Polycom Girls commemorated International Women’s Day under the theme ‘Accelerate Action’ with a Taekwondo SelfDefense and Personal Safety Session at Rowland Camp. The initiative aimed to equip adolescent girls and young women with essential self-defense skills and awareness, reinforcing their ability to respond to threats and advocate for their own safety