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TOGETHER TRANSFORMING LIVES, CREATING A SECURE FUTURE AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE.

We are moved by the dream that women, girls, and vulnerable populations live free, safe, and fulfilled, recognizing their strength and ability to decide, fight, and pursue their dreams.

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12

INSTRUCTOR TRAININGS

10

SELF DEFENSE INSTRUCTORS

120

PEOPLE REACHED

+8000

HOURS TAUGHT SELF-DEFENSE

+20K

HORAS ENSEÑADAS DE AUTODEFENSA

WHO ARE WE?

RIA ABYA YALA is a dynamic network of feminist activists who aim to eliminate gender-based violence through education, awareness campaigns, and dedicated advocacy for women's rights.

Using the  ESD methodology (empowerment-based Self-defense), RIA ABYA YALA has trained more than 100 ESD instructors in various countries in the LAC region, reaching more than 6,500 people through its workshops and trainings.

 

RIA's mission is to establish ESD as a key strategy to prevent gender violence in Latin America and the Caribbean, providing a platform for education, activism, support services, and accompaniment. 

OUR PROGRAMS

INSTRUCTOR/

FACILITATOR'S TRAINING

We organize, coordinate, and accompany the training of ESD instructors throughout the region. 

STRENGTHENING OF LOCAL LEADERSHIP

We offer a platform to exchange experiences and knowledge through webinars, workshops, forums, meetings, and our mentoring program, alliances management, research, and collaboration. 

RESEARCH

We generate and support the construction of data on ESD's importance, necessity, and effectiveness as a prevention strategy.

TALLERES Y WEBINARS

Facilitamos talleres y webinars virtuales dirigidos a personas, colectivos u organizaciones  interesadas y comprometidas en la construcción de espacios seguros.

WHAT WE OFFER?

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Regional capacity building 

By coordinating and overseeing training programs for ESD instructors/facilitators in Latin America and the Caribbean, RIA LAC also plays an active role in promoting, advocating for, and supporting the collection of data that highlights the significance, need, and efficacy of 'Empowerment-based self defense' initiatives.

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Support to emerging leadership

By coordinating and overseeing training programs for ESD instructors/facilitators in Latin America and the Caribbean, RIA LAC also plays an active role in promoting, advocating for, and supporting the collection of data that highlights the significance, need, and efficacy of 'Empowerment-based self defense' initiatives.

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 Strengthening alliances and networks

By coordinating and overseeing training programs for ESD instructors/facilitators in Latin America and the Caribbean, RIA LAC also plays an active role in promoting, advocating for, and supporting the collection of data that highlights the significance, need, and efficacy of 'Empowerment-based self defense' initiatives.

 NUESTRA HISTORIA 

ALLIANCES AND COLLABORATIONS

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CLIENTS

OUR NETWORK AT GLANCE

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CONTACT

CONTACT US

EMAIL

ADDRESS

San José, Costa Rica

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