Maasai girls take up self-defense as protection from sexual abuse and early marriage
Maasai girls are taking up martial arts to protect themselves from sexual abuse and violence stemming from early marriage ...
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Maasai girls take up self-defense as protection from sexual abuse and early marriage
KILGORIS, Kenya — “I am worth defending!” a group of girls chant as they each take up a fighting stance. They are about to practice combat techniques. And no, they are not part of a martial ...
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Maasai girls take up self-defense as protection from sexual abuse and early marriage
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Maasai girls take up self-defense as protection from sexual abuse and early marriage
The center was set up in 2009 by Kakenya Ntaiya, a Maasai woman who was subjected to genital cutting herself. It doesn’t just offer a safe haven for girls at risk of early marriage: it also ...