Empowerment Self Defense Explained Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) is emerging as a go-to framework for tackling rising incidents of gender-based violence, bullying, and harassment worldwide. Organizations like the International Association of ESD Professionals (IAESDP) aim to #FightForward by equipping individuals—especially women…
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International Association of ESD Professionals Partners with Indigo River Publishing to Launch Empowerment Self Defense Book Imprint
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE International Association of ESD Professionals Partners with Indigo River Publishing to Launch Empowerment Self Defense Book Imprint Collaboration Aims to Amplify Voices in the ESD Community and Spread Global Awareness Nashville, TN, USA, 18 November 2024 —…
Gender-based Violence
Preventing Gender-based Violence Real Talk About an Unacceptable Reality Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations worldwide, affecting women and girls across all cultures, ages, and socio-economic backgrounds. The compiled data presents a grim reality:…
#Rounds4Respect
1 in 3 Women That is the number of women around the world that experience violence in their lives. Stand Up Against Gender-Based Violence! This 28 November – 1 December, 2024, become part of a worldwide initiative that’s making a…
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