{"id":908,"date":"2024-02-05T20:36:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T20:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/sse\/?p=908"},"modified":"2024-02-05T21:32:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T21:32:51","slug":"empowering-women-overseas-february-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/sse\/2024\/02\/05\/empowering-women-overseas-february-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Women Overseas – February 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

This cluster event is close to my heart as a former participant, turned practitioner, in cultural exchanges. \u00a0Decades ago, while living in Spain, and later, while living in Japan, I was followed and attacked. \u00a0Luckily, walking with a partner freed me from the first attacker and later, my wits and my legs got me out of the second incident. \u00a0I’m one of the lucky ones. \u00a0 And as one, this particular cluster meeting’s contents are full circle moments, empowering the next generation.<\/p>\n

The World Health Organization estimates that 1 in every 3 women in the world experience violence<\/a> and these stats have not improved over the past decade. \u00a0While overseas, young women are an especially vulnerable population to acts of violence. \u00a0It is the world we live in and it is happening everywhere. \u00a0The good news is that people like Officer Craig and the Bellevue Police<\/a> are doing something to help combat these statistics in a real way.<\/p>\n

Over the weekend, a group of au pairs from Poland, Thailand, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, France, and South Africa learned the techniques. \u00a0From using our strong voice, to standing firm so as to not fall and in the right direction leaving the option open to run, Officer Craig reviewed the jiu jitsu mechanics that could help if we are overpowered. \u00a0Using frames with our arms, the power of our strong legs and closing the gaps (getting closer to an assailant when needed) to lessen impacts.<\/p>\n

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We are so grateful to the Bellevue Police Department and to people like Officer Craig who work in this proactive way “to protect and to serve citizens” and visitors of WA. \u00a0These young women are just starting their practice and it’s because of free workshops such as these that women might be safer, walking the streets of any town.<\/p>\n

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renergracie on Instagram: “6 Creepy Hug Defenses Every Woman Must Learn \ud83d\udd25 One Week Left to Register for our Free Seminar \ud83d\udd25 Join us for a 2.5-hour FREE women\u2019s self-defense seminar on Sunday, January 14th in Torrance, CA, and at Certified Training Centers all over the world. This is THE BEST way to introduce women to self-defense and jiu-jitsu in a way that is fun, safe, and anyone can learn. The seminar is free but you MUST pre-register to save your spot at <\/span><\/a>https:\/\/www.GracieGirls.com<\/a> – link in bio. -No experience necessary -Wear comfortable workout attire -Ages 13 and up (under 18 needs parent companion)”<\/span><\/div>\n
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Women Empowered | Self-Defense on Instagram: “\u26a0\ufe0f47% of physicians in a study reported that they have been physically assaulted at work.\u26a0\ufe0f Health care workers put themselves on the line everyday, while rarely receiving the support and resources they need to stay safe at work. For this reason, we are excited to announce that @gracieuniversity in partnership with @shecanbeboth will be will be offering a FREE workplace safety and self-defense seminar for all medical professionals from 10am-1pm on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Torrance, California! This 3-hour seminar is specifically designed for those in the medical industry and will cover scenarios specific to your workplace safety needs. No experience is necessary, but space is limited, so you must pre-register. Visit GracieMedicalDefense.com to save your spot today! Please spread the word to your medical community!”<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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