5 Problems, 1 Solution — Self Defence: YEF’s Report On Types Of Violence
By: Yef India
Tags: Sexual Harassment, Self Defense, Sexual Abuse, Womens Rights, Ngos In India

5 Problems, 1 Solution — Self Defence: YEF’s Report On Types Of Violence

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Sexual violence is something that you do not agree to but still, you are an integral part of it. It has its names like rape, molestation, sexual assault, domestic violence, eve-teasing, etc. Rape and sexual assault have been widely acknowledged to be common yet still largely under-reported. Studies and researches are increasingly getting popular on this issue surrounding sexual violence and there is seen an increase in empathy for survivors of sexual violence. According to the World Health Organization, sexual violence had been described as a global health problem on an endemic scale. This resulted due to sexual violence’s reported effect on the mental and social life of the victims who feel low and are at the most vulnerable times of their lives.

Violent excitement exhausts the mind and leaves it withered and sterile. — François Fenelon

It gets worse every year as the cases reported keeps increasing and the law stays the same. Rape-supportive culture is accepted and increases the likelihood of believing sexual violence as normal or usual. Most likely to fall a victim is a woman, far larger in numbers than a man.

A majority of female victims of completed or attempted rape first experienced such victimization early in life, with 81.3% (nearly 20.8 million victims) reporting that it first occurred prior to age 25 and a majority of male victims (70.8% or an estimated 2.0 million) of completed or attempted rape reported that their first experience occurred prior to age 25.

Women and Men are both subject to harm one way or the other, but we also have concerns related to sexual violence on the third gender, whom we know as transgender. All genders are at equal risk when we talk about sexual violence, either at home or work or anywhere else where there is no one around or present in a group. The threat is always present, it’s just how we defend ourselves that matters first. The laws covering these cases are strict but not strict enough for the culprit to get punished or the victim to get timely justice.

Self Defence is an art, the art of defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm.

But with all these humongous problems, our mind should not fear and deal with them like a devil. We should unlock our inner devil and thrash all that's bad around us. We shall defend ourselves. Self Defence is an art, the art of defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm. It’s necessary now than ever for all genders, but learning this art is a beautiful practice.

As the crimes against women increases, the need for every woman to stay fit and aware of any circumstance increases.

Defending yourself is the best way to get away from many known dangers as it serves us at no extra cost. We encourage every gender to come forward and show the world their real capabilities by nurturing an art known as Self Defence. Because violence is the stick used by the weak and defending that stick is the quality of a true warrior.

Self Defence is Self Care.

With all these girls participating in the beautiful race, called LIFE, being fit and having some idea about self defence is a must.

We had invited Mr. Brijesh Yadav, a self defence specialist, to our NGO for a workshop on Self Defence for Women. We had 20 young guns who were keen to learn this art from the best. It was a great pleasure to have him and the girls on board for a fun and creative session like this.