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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 Expands to Ireland After Successful Seminar in Castlerea
A highly successful Guardian Girls Karate Seminar was held in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, this past weekend, marking a significant step forward for Karate’s project to empower women through Karate training.
READ MOREGuardian Girls Karate Program Expands to Italy with Seminar in Olbia
A seminar of the Guardian Girls Karate Programme was held in Olbia, Italy as part of the ongoing global expansion of the Karate project against Gender-Based Violence. Organised by the Italian Federation of Judo, Wrestling, Karate, and Martial Arts (FIJLKAM the activity was held in conjunction with the 2024 Mediterranean Karate Championships and brought together dozens of women from the region to learn tools to defend themselves against situations of gender-based violence.
READ MOREGuardian Girls Karate Seminar Empowers Women in Curacao
A Guardian Girls Karate seminar was held last week in Curaçao. The activity, integrated into the Guardian Girls Global Karate project, successfully empowered nearly 30 women through a unique and impactful training program.
READ MOREJamaican Women Empowered at Guardian Girls Karate Seminar in Kingston
A successful Guardian Girls Karate seminar was held last week in Kingston, Jamaica as part of the global expansion of Karate’s initiative against gender-based violence.
READ MOREKIF's Shin Koyamada honoured for Guardian Girls project
The Co-Founder and Global Chairman of the Koyamada International Foundation Shin Koyamada received the Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) from FBI Director Christopher Wray at the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington D.C for his contribution and commitment to the Guardian Girls project.
READ MORENew stage of Guardian Girls Karate Project launched with successful Instructors Course in Madrid
The first edition of the Guardian Girls Karate Instructors Course was successfully held this past week in Madrid (Spain). Organised by the World Karate Federation in coordination with the programme partners, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Koyamada International Foundation (KIF), the course aimed at initiating the creation of a network of WKF Guardian Girls Karate Instructors to empower women around the world to effectively face situations of Gender-Based Violence through Karate training.
READ MOREGuardian Girls Karate Project recognised by Spain's High Council of Sports on the occasion of Spanish Presidency of Council of European Union
Karate’s initiative against Gender-Based Violence, the Guardian Girls Karate Project, was honoured Tuesday by the High Council of Sports of Spain. The programme was bestowed with the recognition from Spain’s main sports officials at the International Conference on Gender Equality in Sport in Madrid.
READ MORESuccessful year of presentation of Guardian Girls Karate Project concludes in Budapest
Karate’s initiative against Gender-Based Violence, the “Guardian Girls Global Karate Project” concluded its first year of presentations with a series of successful activities in Budapest (Hungary) during the 2023 World Senior Championships.
READ MOREGuardian Girls Karate Seminar in Riyadh shows positive impact of Karate's project against Gender-Based Violence
A seminar of the Guardian Girls Global Karate Project was held in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) on the occasion of the Karate competition at the World Combat Games. The activity of Karate’s initiative against Gender-Based Violence was organised by the Saudi Karate Federation and the World Karate Federation Thursday as a showcase of the many values of the sport.
READ MOREGuardian 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.
READ MOREGuardian 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.
READ MORESuccess 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.
READ MOREGuardian 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.
READ MOREGuardian 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.
READ MOREKarate'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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