Embassy provides free self-defense classes to individuals in crime-ridden areas
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Embassy provides free self-defense classes

  • 11/5/2020
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    We are honored and proud to share joint cooperation between the Embassy of Israel in South Africa and
    Fight Back SA
    , a non-profit organization focused on the empowerment of young women and children by providing free self-defense classes to individuals living in high risk and crime-ridden areas 💪🏽👩🏾‍🤝‍👩🏻
    The Embassy’s donation allowed the existence of over 25 workshops, providing thousands of women across the Western Cape (UCT university, Lavender Hill, Cape Flats, Drakenstein District, Blue Downs, Smitsvile, Blackheath, Bishop Lavis, and more) with vital tools to defend themselves, disarm and immobilize an attacker.
    The type of training provided is based on the principles of the Israeli combat self-defense style of KravMaga, with the end goal of lowering Gender-Based Violence statistics in SA.
    Tomorrow we mark 20 years since the United Nations Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security was adopted unanimously by the UN Security Council. The Embassy is committed to continue and empower women across SA, first and foremost for their own safety, and to increase their participation at all decision-making levels, national and international alike.