In KILGORIS, Kenya, Maasai girls at a boarding school are taught combat techniques to protect themselves from early marriage and female genital mutilation, with the Enkakenya Centre for Excellence offering education and a safe haven for at-risk teens. Despite Kenyan laws prohibiting these practices, they are still common in rural areas due to poverty and lack of education, leading to high rates of gender-based violence. The center also partners with I’m Worth Defending to teach self-defense skills, empowering girls to speak up against violations and fight off threats, ultimately inspiring them to pursue their dreams and uplift their community through education and technology.
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Two people stabbed and one shot during World Pride parade
During the World Pride march in Washington DC, two men were stabbed and another man was shot near Dupont Circle Park, prompting a police evacuation around 7:30 PM. The stabbing victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while the shooting victim remained conscious. The park, initially set to close for safety during the event, remained open after a city government decision, and as of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the incidents despite...
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