The Prestigious “Martial Arts Education Prize 2021” was conferred to the Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa order of Buddhism.
The prize was given to them from the UNESCO International Centre for Martial Arts.
The Prize recognises the historic “acts of service and championing of gender equality in the Himalayas” by the Kung Fu Nuns.
Through martial arts, Drukpa nuns empower young girls with defending themselves, taking leadership roles across their communities and building confidence.