During the training, the girls were trained on identifying good and bad touch, ways to stay safe from cybercrime, step-by-step physical skills for self-defense, and mental empowerment.
What you should know
The Integrated Services Office, Syangja, has conducted self-defense training with the aim of enabling the girls of the district to be physically and mentally safe. The training was provided with the aim of enabling the girls to avoid potential sexual violence that may occur while walking alone, attending fairs and gathering grass and to defend themselves with retaliation if necessary.
The training, organized on the occasion of the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence, was conducted for two days. The training provided training to the girls on the identification of good and bad touch, ways to stay safe from cybercrime, step-by-step physical skills of self-defense, and mental empowerment. It also included exercises related to leadership development in girls and adolescents.
Speaking at the program, Gandaki Provincial Assembly Member Sunita Thapa pointed out the importance of self-defense training and said that some ancient thoughts and traditions of Nepali society have limited women and adolescents within a narrow circle. She expressed her belief that such training will help break such circles.
Chapakot Municipality Education Branch Chief Indu Bhetwal said that such programs will reduce incidents of gender-based violence and discrimination and enhance the capabilities of girls. She emphasized that girls should develop their inherent potential to play a leadership role in every field.
Jeevan Poudel, Chief of the Integrated Service Office, Syangja, mentioned that self-defense training not only teaches girls how to stay safe but also gives them the courage and self-confidence to face every challenge in life. Deputy Superintendent of Police Deepak Malla said that legal remedies should be adopted along with awareness to end gender-based violence.
Karate instructor Tasbin Pun's team provided practical training on self-defense in the training. Instructor Ayushma Kafle provided training on good touch and bad touch, while Bina Regmi provided training on leadership development and motivation for girls and teenagers.
The girls participating in the program responded that they are now able to speak confidently against gender discrimination in society and to fight back when necessary.
The training was conducted at the City Hall in Chapakot in coordination with the main slogan 'Confident girls and teenagers: Ending gender-based violence and discrimination, building a just and prosperous society with equality and equity'.
60 girls and teenagers from various schools and district children's networks in Chapakot Municipality participated in the training.
