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Guardian Girls WKF Global Karate Project is a worldwide social initiative that aims to promote gender equality and women's empowerment to defend themselves from all forms of Gender-Based Violence through Karate training.
Created by UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, the Koyamada International Foundation (KIF) and the World Karate Federation (WKF), the Guardian Girls Global Karate Project is a far-reaching initiative aiming to promote gender equality and empower women and girls through Karate.



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Guardian Girls Karate Project leaves positive mark in Dublin
The positive impact of the Guardian Girls Global Karate Project was highlighted in Dublin (Ireland) where Karate’s programme against Gender-Based Violence successfully celebrated its fifth stage of presentations.
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Guardian Girls Global Karate Project successfully presented in Dublin
Karate’s initiative to fight Gender-Based Violence, the “Guardian Girls Global Karate Project” was presented in Dublin during the Karate 1-Premier League event in Ireland’s capital.
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Success of Guardian Girls Global Karate Project continues with memorable event in Japan
The “Guardian Girls Global Karate Project” continues its presentation around the world. Karate’s programme to fight Gender-Based Violence celebrated its fourth presentation event in Fukuoka (Japan) on the occasion of the Karate 1-Premier League there.
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Guardian Girls Karate Project presented in Japan with the cooperation of the United States Consulate in Fukuoka
The American Centre in Fukuoka hosted the official presentation of the “Guardian Girls Global Karate Project” in Japan. Held with the cooperation of the United States Consulate in Fukuoka, the event had the participation of the United States Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel via video message.
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Guardian Girls Karate project leaves mark in Morocco
The third event of the “Guardian Girls Global Karate Project” was held from May 12 to 14 in Rabat (Morocco). Karate’s remarkable contribution to society was once again showcased at the presentation of this project that puts Karate at the forefront of the fight against Gender-Based Violence.
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Karate's contribution to society showcased at presentation of "Guardian Girls Karate" Project in Morocco
Karate’s programme against Gender-Based Violence, the “Guardian Girls Global Karate Project” was presented Saturday at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan to Morocco, Mr Hideaki Kuramitsu.
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Los Angeles Women Successfully Empowered to Fight Against Gender-Based Violence Through "Guardian Girls Karate" Seminar
A group of over 100 girls and women from Los Angeles learned effective ways to confront situations of gender-based violence at a Karate self-defense Seminar in Downtown Los Angeles, as part of the efforts of the Guardian Girls Global Karate Project.
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Guardian Girls Global Karate Project continues leaving mark on society with successful event in Spain
Karate’s initiative against Gender-Based Violence, the Guardian Girls Global Karate project, celebrated its second event this past weekend in Spain.
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Guardian Girls Global Karate Project presented in Spain
Karate’s programme against Gender-Based Violence, the “Guardian Girls Global Karate Project” was presented at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan to Spain, Mr Nakamae Takahiro.
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Guardian Girls Global Karate Project to be presented at Residence of Japan's Ambassador to Spain
Karate’s initiative against Gender-Based Violence, the “Guardian Girls Global Karate Project” will be presented at the Residence of the Ambassador of Japan to Spain on Friday, March 24th.
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Successful Guardian Girls Global Karate Project event in Cairo shows remarkable contribution of Karate to society
The Guardian Girls Global Karate Project was launched this past week in Cairo. This far-reaching programme aims at giving women tools to face situations of Gender-Based Violence through the practise of Karate.
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Guardian Girls Global Karate Project presented in Cairo
Karate’s programme against Gender-Based Violence, the “Guardian Girls Global Karate Project” was presented at the residence of the Ambassador of Japan to Egypt, Oka Hiroshi.
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Cairo to host inaugural event of Guardian Girls Global Karate Project
The first event of the Guardian Girls Global Karate Project will be held in Cairo (Egypt) on January 28 and 29.
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Relive Guardian Girls Global Karate Project Pilot Event
Now you can relive the Pilot Event of the Guardian Girls Global Karate Project on the WKF YouTube channel
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Guardian Girls Global Karate programme nominated for Peace and Sport Awards
The "Guardian Girls Global Karate" programme has been nominated for the Peace and Sport awards.
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