# Women's self-defense initiatives in Lombardy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/womens-self-defense-initiatives-in-lombardy > Updated: 2026-09-30T08:29:58.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Various self-defense initiatives for women are being established across the Lombardy region of Italy. In Mirandola, the municipality is relaunching a free course for women in the Bassa Modenese region. Scheduled to run from October 2026 through May 2027, the program is led by karate masters Nicoletta Magnoni and Dino Ghelli. The initiative aims to provide physical defense techniques, tools for recognizing dangerous situations, and increased self-confidence. In Como, a free five-session course led by Corrado Vella of the Street Survival School is set to begin in mid-October 2026, focusing on Jeet Kune Do and Kali. Additionally, the Lombardy Region has partnered with the Italian Federation of Judo, Wrestling, Karate, and Martial Arts (Fijlkam) for the ‘Io non sto ferma: impara a difenderti’ project. This includes an ‘open week’ from November 23 to 28, 2026, offering free lessons in various martial arts disciplines to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: Lombardy launches self-defense initiatives for women Self-defense initiatives for women are launching in Lombardy, Italy, including a free course in Como and a regional 'open week' of martial arts classes organized by the Lombardy Region and Fijlkam. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lombardy-launches-self-defense-initiatives-for-women ### 2026-09-10: Mirandola launches free self-defense course for women Mirandola is hosting a free female self-defense course from October 2026 to May 2027, aimed at providing women with prevention tools, physical techniques, and increased personal confidence. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mirandola-launches-free-self-defense-course-for-women --- Cite as: Women's self-defense initiatives in Lombardy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/womens-self-defense-initiatives-in-lombardy