One Day for All — Mind & Body Defence Workshop

As part of the One Day for All – Global Action Against Violence on Women initiative, the Rotaract Club of Mersin held a free Mind & Body Defence Workshop, open to all, at a local shopping mall on 29 November.

The event began with a self-defense session led by judo instructors, who taught practical techniques to help women protect themselves in risky situations. This was followed by an informative talk by a clinical psychologist on psychological violence, highlighting its invisible effects and how to recognize harmful patterns.

At the end of the workshop, the club presented Polio donation certificates to the trainers and the guest speaker in gratitude for their contributions. The event showcased the club’s commitment to empowering women and to taking part in this global initiative against gender-based violence.

The initiative was held in support of the international project “One Day for All – Global Action Against Violence on Women”, promoted by Rotaract Napoli Castel Sant’Elmo. The project aims to raise awareness of violence against women both locally — by organizing events like this one — and internationally, by connecting with and learning from the 27 countries taking part in the initiative.