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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WHO chief begs Israel to show ‘mercy’ in Gaza
During the WHO annual assembly, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emotionally urged Israel to show "mercy" amidst the ongoing Gaza war, emphasizing that peace is in Israel's best interest and warning that the conflict is detrimental to both sides. He highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where acute shortages of food, water, and medical supplies have led to the suspension of services in most hospitals, with only 19 of 36 operational under "impossible conditions." WHO...
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