Largement, un site Web axé sur les femmes et une chaîne vidéo numérique, has debuted a short documentary on Boxgirls Kenya, un programme de sensibilisation communautaire, qui se concentre sur les jeunes femmes et les filles’ droits sexuels et à la santé. Fondé en 2008 par des boxeurs professionnels, Boxgirls Kenya uses boxing as a tool to tackle issues of sexual and gender based violence affecting young women and girls in marginalised communities in Nairobi.
The programme has made significant strides, reaching over 1,200 girls in the community while challenging negative perceptions about women and girls and breaking the silence on sexual abuse and violence. En 2014, Boxgirls Kenya received a grant from the African Women’s Development Fund to support its Msomi project, which included training coaches, sexual abuse prevention education and an annual boxing tournament.
The short documentary, dubbed “Nairobi’s Boxgirls Fight Back,” highlights their work in educating young Kenyan women and girls about their rights while equipping them with skills to help defend themselves against violence.
Watch the short piece below:
Boxgirls: an amazing small organisation that makes a huge difference in the lives of young women living in the slum areas of Nairobi