UNESCO honours world-renowned Kung Fu nuns for their contributions to martial arts education

UNESCO honours world-renowned Kung Fu nuns for their contributions to martial arts education

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Category : Awards Published on: October 21 2021

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  • The UNESCO International Centre for Martial Arts has awarded the prestigious Martial Arts Education Prize 2021 to the world-renowned Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa order of Buddhism for their brave acts of service.
  • The award recognises the Kung Fu Nuns' heroic acts of service and advocacy for gender equality throughout the Himalayas.
  • The Drukpa nuns use martial arts to teach young girls how to defend themselves, gain confidence, and take on leadership roles in their communities.

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  • UNESCO: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
  • Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
  • Founded: 16 November 1945
  • Headquarters: Paris, France
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