“16 Days” Campaign: Consulate General Hong Kong Teaches Self-Defense for Women

Posted by Masami Tanaka / November 30, 2010

About the Author: Masami Tanaka is a Vice Consul for Economic Affairs at the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong.

Editor's Note: In support of the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence" campaign that follows from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we're bringing you stories from embassies and consulates on how they took up the challenge of countering violence against women.

Consulate General Hong Kong commemorated the UN International… more »

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Naomi Z. in China writes:

like it ! Excellent tool for women to protect ourselves !! more »

Gary in Washington DC writes:

I agree that men and boys play critical roles in addressing the violence against women, and the government and NPOs should keep educating males to respect… more »

John in Indonesia writes:

live in harmony in our family, no violence at all, positive thinking, hoping that our neighbour will see and copy us. more »

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