Self-Defense Empowerment: Bolivian Women Learn Taekwondo to Combat Gender-Based Violence
El Alto, Bolivia – Lidia Mayta, a Bolivian woman, turned to the practice of taekwondo after surviving a violent robbery attempt three years ago. Motivated by her own experience, Mayta now plays a crucial role in training Indigenous women in Bolivia to defend themselves against the prevalent gender-based violence in the South American country. Mayta’s journey into taekwondo began when she was attacked outside her home, with neighbors coming to her rescue. In response to …