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Activist on a mission to teach women self-defence skills

Activist on a mission to teach women self-defence skills (Photo: Dr. Sharon Okubo)

In response to the alarming increase in femicide cases across the country, gender-based-violence activist Dr Sharon Okubo has launched a nationwide mission; a self-defense programme for women.

The activist who is popular for launching the Red Card Campaign says her social entrepreneur team will be initiating self-defence centres across the country, avenues that will be free to girls and women from all walks of life.

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