Meet the Iraqi karate coach who advocates for women’s self-defense
22 July 2023 |
3:46 pm
Although she initially faced opposition from her relatives, this Iraqi woman persevered in her desire to learn how to protect herself with martial arts, advocating for girls and women to do the same.
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