Copy by: Carla Constantino | Art by: AJ Bayog
She is a well-known professional fighter. A multiple-time champion and a record breaker. She received a hard punch on her stomach, making her stumble as she tried hard to stand on her feet; another punch welcomed her face, trying to smash her face in, kicking her legs, elbowing her, and beating up her whole body.
Her opponent might have already faced disqualification if they were in a competition, but no, this is not a competition, and they are not in the ring. There is no referee involved, and there is no audience watching. She is on her own, facing her very own battle with her spouse.
After years of suffering, the once-dominant Women’s International Boxing Federation (WIBF) Welterweight title holder is no longer capable of fighting, not only in the ring but also for her rights and speaking out against violence.
One in every three women worldwide has experienced violence. White, black, brown — in every race and in every tribe, it is everywhere; even masculinity and femininity don’t define a woman’s experiences or fears. At the end of the day, we all have one call: stop the violence; every woman matters.
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